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December 11, 2025

Journeyman Lineworker or Apprentice Lineworker

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Northern Plains Electric Cooperative
Based in Maddock, ND

Purpose

Journeyman/Apprentice Lineworker 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 full-time position with benefits based in Maddock, ND. Position is hourly based on a 40-hour work week with the possibility of overtime.

Supervision

Works under the direction of the Line Foreman.

Education / Experience

Apprentice certification from accredited electrical line worker program with a minimum of 6,000 hours logged in the apprenticeship program or a Journeyman Lineworker certification. A 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.

Essential 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.

The above responsibilities are a guide and are not all-inclusive for the responsibilities of the position.

Application Timeline   

Application deadline is Jan. 12, 2026. To apply, please complete the NPEC Job Application provided (click blue button below) and provide a resume with cover letter to justink@nplains.com or mail to:

      Northern Plains Electric Cooperative
      Attn: Operations Manager
      PO Box 180
      Carrington, ND 58421

Northern Plains Electric Cooperative offers a competitive wage and benefits package including health insurance, 401k plan, pension and paid vacation. 

Northern Plains Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

 

Northern Plains Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.

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