Electrical Lineworker

Lake Country Power is a Touchstone Energy® electric distribution cooperative with 43,000 members in northeastern Minnesota. We currently have a position opening for an electrical lineworker in our Mountain Iron service center.

Lineworkers are responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the cooperative’s electrical distribution infrastructure. This position works 10 hours a day, four days a week, and focuses on the construction of rebuilding electrical distribution lines. 

Qualified individuals must be a graduate of an accredited lineworker program and must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Journeyman Lineworker candidates must have completed an approved apprenticeship program and hold a valid journeyman lineworker certificate and a valid Class A CDL.

  • Apprentice Lineworker candidates must be in the second year (or higher) of their apprenticeship program and must be able to attain a Class A CDL within the first 90 days of employment.

The hourly journeyman rate is $52.22/hr.  The hourly apprentice wage range is $38.12/hr - $47.52/hr depending on apprenticeship level. Lake Country Power’s benefit package includes

  • 401K - up to 4% employer match and employer paid defined benefit pension plan

  • Paid sick and vacation leave

  • 8 paid holidays and 4 floating holidays

  • Employer paid medical insurance (high-deductible health plan)

  • Flexible Spending Account/Healthcare Savings Account

  • Employee paid vision insurance

  • Dental insurance with premium cost share

  • Employer paid disability and life insurance

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Application Deadline: July 28, 2025

Lake Country Power is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabilities

Electrical Boring Crew Operators

Lake Country Power is a Touchstone Energy® electric distribution cooperative with 43,000 members in northeastern Minnesota. We currently have a position opening for two electrical boring crew operators in our Cohasset service center.

This position works 10 hours a day, four days a week and is responsible for operating a variety of equipment including horizontal direction drill (HDD), locators, excavators, skid steers, mowers, associated support vehicles, and other similar equipment used for constructing, installing, and replacing underground electrical services. 

Qualified candidates:

  • Must have three (3) years of experience operating an HDD and related equipment
  • Must have a high school degree (or equivalent), and be proficient with a computer, iPad, and other mobile devices.
  • Must have a valid MN Class A driver’s license is required
  • A tanker endorsement must be obtained within 30 days from the date of hire.

The starting hourly range for this position is $28.49/hr. - $40.70/hr.  Lake Country Power’s benefit package includes

  • 401K - up to 4% employer match and employer paid defined benefit pension plan
  • Paid sick and vacation leave
  • 8 paid holidays and 4 floating holidays
  • Employer paid medical insurance (high-deductible health plan)
  • Flexible Spending Account/Healthcare Savings Account
  • Employee paid vision insurance
  • Dental insurance with premium cost share
  • Employer paid disability and life insurance 

Online applications only

Application Deadline: Open until filled

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Lake Country Power is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Lake Country Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lake Country Power is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Lake Country Power’s Human Resource department at 800-421-9959.