Journeyman or Apprentice Line Worker

Red River Valley Cooperative Power Association (RRVCPA), an electric cooperative serving 4,850 accounts in Clay, Norman and Polk counties in northwest Minnesota, is looking to hire a qualified full-time Journeyman or Apprentice Line Worker to be located at its Halstad headquarters. Halstad is conveniently located halfway between Fargo-Moorhead and Grand Forks. Members in our service territory enjoy the best of rural and suburban living in a region with abundant social and outdoor opportunities.

RRVCPA maintains 1,800 miles of line that is 57 percent overhead line and 43 percent underground.

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
• Journeyman credentials and/or an electrical line worker diploma from an approved program.
• A Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a good driving record.
• Knowledge of and the ability to learn all facets of construction and maintenance of the distribution system following Rural Utility Service construction specifications.
• Value safety and care about the operation of the distribution system.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are necessary. Must have a pleasant and respectful demeanor when dealing with co-workers, members and the general public.
• Be capable of learning and/or proficient in using software applications, or apps to obtain and enter information specific to the cooperative.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, background check and drug/alcohol check.

RRVCPA offers competitive wages and a strong benefits package, including pension, matching 401k and medical. This is a union position (IBEW 1426). The successful applicant is expected to live within 30 miles of Halstad. Being available during designated on-call periods for outage restoration is a requirement of the position.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and references to Jon Kuehn, Line Superintendent, PO Box 358, Halstad MN 56548 or email: ... (or click on the ''applyh'' button) with “Line Worker” in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. More information about the cooperative can be found at www.rrvcoop.com