Advanced Apprentice Lineworker

Employment Type: Contract (Non Exempt)

About the role

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. We provide electricity in a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota to 150,000 customers, including 14 municipal systems and some of the nation’s largest industrial customers. Minnesota Power is committed to a sustainable future for the climate, our customers and our communities while delivering safe and reliable energy. We play a unique and significant role in ALLETE’s sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

Responsibilities

• Installs, removes and maintains electrical lines, equipment and fiber optic cable by efficient and safe operation of various pieces of heavy equipment and specialized tools.
• Coordinates line work activities with various departments, contractors and the general public.
• Restores electrical service by troubleshooting electrical lines and equipment.
• Minimizes outage duration by effectively diagnosing problems and planning/implementing restoration activities.
• Occasionally works without direct supervision during the normal work day.
• May be the first to respond to trouble calls or outages, requiring development of appropriate response and safeguarding of the public.
• Works effectively and courteously with and around the public at all times regardless of conditions.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships through effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Apprentice Level – Over one year of job-related experience as a lineworker or completion of a Technical College Lineworker training program (3rd 6 months or higher). Level to be determined based on experience and qualifications.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License and valid Medical Certificate.
• This position is subject to Federal DOT FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act) regulations.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match, and/or aptitude.
• Must report regularly in person to Eveleth, MN.

Pay

The expected hourly compensation range for this advanced apprenticeship is $45.97 – $53.15. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, and experience.

Benefits

• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community Engagement