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SEASONAL GENERATOR TECHNICIANS (Job Link)

Our energy services team takes our vision of guiding usage of energy wisely, to a different level. They offer products and services beyond standard electrical power lines. We are currently seeking candidates for full-time, seasonal, generator technician positions.

These seasonal jobs, June – August (position may extend beyond August, if workload requires and candidate is available), will be a part of the energy services team, providing service to customers who have generators. Positions will partner, learn and execute installation, repair, and maintenance on generators or other products, in accordance with each customer’s service agreement. Preventive maintenance work involves a series of routine checks and actions to ensure optimal performance and longevity. This includes oil changes, filter replacements, coolant checks, battery maintenance, and electrical system inspections which are primarily performed outside. May have the opportunity to participate in the installation of ground mount solar arrays on member properties.

Qualifications for the position include:

• High school diploma or equivalent and any relevant applicable knowledge or experience.
• Intermediate computer proficiency, with ability to use Microsoft Office products including Outlook.
• Professional, helpful, and courteous written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with attention to detail.
• Capacity to work standard work hours, Monday – Friday 7:30AM – 4:00PM, and overtime as needed. Assistance will be expected during major outages.
• Must be 18yrs of age and able to pass a MN-DOT physical and maintain a medical certification, due to the requirement to use power driven hoisting & loading apparatus’ and motor vehicle’s to load and transport equipment.
• Requires successful completion of a pre-employment screening which may include a physical examination, drug screening, background check, reference check, and motor vehicle record check as applicable to the position.

These positions will remain open for 30 days or until filled; however, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the review process will begin right away.

LREC offers a generous compensation package. The pay range for this position will be $20 – $22.00 per hour. Job offer rates are determined based on the candidate’s specific education, experience, knowledge, skills, and in alignment with market data.

JOURNEYMAN LINEWORKER (Job Link)

We are currently seeking candidates for a full-time Journeyman Lineworker position at our Pelican Rapids facility. Candidates must live within a 20min of the facility. Responsible for the overall safety of self, colleagues, and the public, when executing timely action required for construction, operation, and maintenance of structures, lines and equipment of the electrical distribution facilities driven to support and provide customers with safe & reliable service.

• Build overhead and underground electrical distribution systems within the appropriate specifications, guidelines and standards in support of reliable service to the customer.
  • Construct 1, 2, and 3-phase lines including framing, setting poles, and stringing wire according to all specifications.
  • Perform hot line work, as appropriate.
• Maintain the electrical distribution system to ensure its safety and reliability while minimizing any interruption of service.
  • Perform tree trimming. Maintain street and security lights. Retrofit programs for overhead transformers.
• Restore power in a safe and timely manner.
  • Analyze and assess outages, restore power in a safe and effective manner while communicating appropriately with customers.

Qualifications for the position include:

• Requires a licensed / certified journeyman lineworker, who has completed a recognized journeyman lineworker apprenticeship program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License to safely execute operation of all types of equipment including bucket & digger trucks, cable plow and backhoe.
• Intermediate computer proficiency, with ability to use mobile devices and Microsoft Office products including Outlook.
• Professional, helpful, and courteous written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
• Apply knowledge of Rural Utility Services (RUS) construction specifications and the National Electric Safety Code electric terminology, specifications, and codes.
• Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Ability to work outdoors with great physical exertion, often in poor weather conditions.  Frequently lift materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.  Occasionally lift items weighing up to 100 lbs. Shovel dirt, work around noisy equipment.
• Capacity to work standard work hours, Monday – Friday 7:30AM – 4:00PM, and overtime as needed. All employees are subject to call-out in the event of an emergency or other needed restoration of service. Position is required to be available to respond within 30min during a scheduled weekly on-call rotation, on average, every 6 weeks.

This position will remain open for 30 days or until filled; however, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the review process will begin right away.

LREC offers a generous compensation package including fully paid single coverage health insurance, company 401k match and substantial paid time off. This position’s starting pay rate is $49.00 – $51.00 with the union rate for 2025 of $51.82 to be achieved upon completion of a training and onboarding period.