April 24, 2025

Position Opening
(1) Apprentice Lineman Summer Help

Position  Location
Carrington, ND

General
Apprentice Lineman is responsible for building, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground electric distribution lines in a safe and efficient manner within accepted operations standards. 

This is a part-time position with a limit of 1000 hours.  Position is hourly based with a 40-hour work week with the possibility of overtime.

Supervisor
Works under the direction of the Line Foreman. 

Education and Experience
Apprentice certification from accredited electrical line worker program.  Valid driver’s license and commercial driver’s license permit required. 

Essential and Physical Functions
All duties shall be performed while maintaining and enforcing a very high standard of safety and workmanship. Majority of work occurs outside.  Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to and not limited to 75 pounds in weight.  Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist and reach.  Climbing poles or structures and operates power tools and equipment as needed to perform the tasks required for the position.

Duties
Installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, electrical overhead and underground facilities of various voltages in both energized and de-energized conditions. Other duties may be staking, loading, hauling, setting, framing, stringing, sagging, connecting, trenching, plowing, terminating, tree trimming, repairing, inspecting, locating of electrical facilities, company physical facilities and equipment.  Maintain and solicit field, equipment, safety data and information. 

Application Timeline
Closing date for this position is May 19, 2025.  To apply for the position, please fill out an application (see blue button below). Send in completed NPEC application and cover letter to joshc@nplains.com or mail to:

Northern Plains Electric Cooperative
Attn: Josh Cabler
PO Box 180
Carrington, ND 58421

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Northern Plains Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.