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 trouble shooting electrical lines and equipment.  

• Minimizes outage duration by effectively diagnosing problems and planning/implementing restoration activities.  

• During the normal work day, occasionally works without direct supervision.  

• May be the first to respond to trouble calls or outages, requiring development of appropriate response and safeguarding of the public.  

• Required to work effectively and courteously with and around the public at all times regardless of conditions.  

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to develop and maintain positive working relationships.

   

EDUCATION:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Internal candidates must have completed pre-requisite requirements.

EXPERIENCE:

• Apprentice Level – Over one year of job related experience as a lineworker or candidate has completed a Technical College Lineworker training program.  (3^rd 6 months or higher)

*Level to be determined based on experience and qualifications.*

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will report regularly in person to Little Falls, MN.
• 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• The expected hourly compensation range for this advanced apprenticeship is $44.10 – $55.12. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, and experience.
• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community Engagement, and more.

This applicant pool may be used to fill additional openings within 120 days of the posting close date.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers. 

ALLETE is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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