Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative (BDEC) is accepting applications for a Journeyman Lineworker. BDEC serves northwest North Dakota, bordered by Canada to the north and Montana to the west. Located in the Bakken Shale oil formation, our service area is fast-paced and dynamic. Applicants who value small-town living and enjoy some of the nation’s best hunting and outdoor opportunities are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Line Foreman, the Journeyman Lineworker is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electric distribution systems. This position also supports the operation and maintenance of substation facilities and associated equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electric lines
• Maintenance of substation facilities
• Operation and maintenance of tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment
• Driving trucks and operating machinery
• Loading, unloading, and handling materials
• Climbing utility poles and working from aerial man-lift devices
• Responding to outages and emergency situations in a timely manner
• Working on-call, after hours, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather as required

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must meet the following requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an approved Lineman Apprenticeship Program
• Successful completion of a qualified four-year Journeyman Lineworker training program
• Valid North Dakota Driver’s License
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)