Journeyman Lineworker
Northern Plains Electric Cooperative_______________________________________________________________________

PURPOSE FOR THE POSITION

Journeyman 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 full-time position with benefits based in Jamestown, ND. Position is hourly-based on a 40-hour week with the possibility for overtime.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to foreman/supervisor for daily assigned work.
• Comply with all the cooperative's safety rules and use safe working practices and methods and look out for the safetyof others.
• Maintain a positive professional image when performing job duties.
• Recommend to supervisor where improvements can be made in operations, procedure, or safety.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the cooperative and the department policies and procedures.
• Accept responsibility for your work.
• Attend applicable safety meetings and other special training sessions when requested.
• Ensure that cooperative tools, equipment, and material are properly maintained and stored securely.
• Must be able to use and navigate a tablet or other device to perform cooperative work in the field such asnavigate system maps, read emails, and take photos.
• Responds to service calls to restore power outages and problems during and after normal working hours, and onholidays and weekends.
• The above responsibilities are a guide and are not all-inclusive for the responsibilities of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, reach, lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and handle materials.Possibility of working continuous and lengthy hours with minimal rest. Majority of work occurs outside. Must be able toregularly lift, carry, push, pull or move weights up to 75 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Climb poles or structures and operate power tools and equipment as needed to perform the tasks required for the position.

SAFETY

Employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety related work practices, safety procedures and other safetyrequirements in the cooperative’s safety manual that pertain to their respective job assignments. Safety should be held to thehighest priority. The following are also required:

• Certified CPR/First Aid
• Working knowledge of the NESC
• Skillful in pole top and bucket rescue
• Safe and defensive driving skills
• Promote safe work practice with fellow crew members
• Speak up and take corrective action for any unsafe work practices
• Attend and participate in required safety meetings

REQUIREMENTS

1. Journeyman Lineworker certification preferred
2. Valid driver’s license
3. Commercial driver’s license
4. Speak and write clearly and accurately
5. Working knowledge of RUS specifications preferred

APPLICATION TIMELINE

Application deadline is April 17, 2026.
To apply, please complete the NPEC Job Application provided (click blue button below) and provide a resume
with cover letter to tamia@nplains.com or mail to:

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

Northern Plains Electric Cooperative offers a competitive wage and benefits package including health insurance, 401k plan, pension and paid vacation.