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February 25, 2026

Position Opening

(1) Apprentice Lineworker for Seasonal Help
 

Position  Location

Carrington, ND
 

General
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 temporary position with a limit of 1,000 hours.  Position is hourly based with a 40-hour work week with the possibility of overtime.

Supervisor
Works under the direction of the Line Foreman. 

Education and Experience
Apprentice certification from accredited electrical lineworker program.  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 operate power tools and equipment as needed to perform the tasks required for the position.

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. 

Application Timeline
Closing date for this position is March 31, 2026.
To apply for the position, please fill out the provided application (see blue button below). Send in completed NPEC application and cover letter to tamia@nplains.com or mail to:

Northern Plains Electric Cooperative
Attn: H.R.
PO Box 180
Carrington, ND 58421