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Electric Laborer

Northwestern Corp • Mitchell, SD • 9h ago

Electric Laborer

Work Location

: Mitchell, SD

Pay range

: Union Rate $27.88 per hour

Employment Status:

Seasonal Full-time (layoff expected 12/31/2026, subject to recall the following spring)

External candidates, apply at

northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through

iConnect

About this position:

The Electric Laborer performs various manual labor and equipment operation tasks to assist the line crew to install, maintain, and service the electrical transmission and distribution system. This is an entry-level position that may be used to prepare the worker for entry into a Line Technician Apprenticeship. The Laborer may be called upon in emergency situations and may assist in gas operations on an as-needed basis.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%

Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)

Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)

Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities

Paid bereavement leave

Paid training opportunities

Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

About this job:

Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations and in general to assist in keeping worksite area safe

Assist line crews to install, maintain, and service the electric power-line transmission and distribution system

Organize, restock, and perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment, trucks and shop

Use hand tools and operate equipment to dig ditches and pole holes

Work overtime including call out availability for evening and weekend shifts-especially in response to acute service needs

Follow directions from crew members

Work as a team member to safely and efficiently complete work activities

Use problem-solving skills and initiative to foresee equipment needs of the crew and to identify and alert the crew to potential safety concerns

Tie specific knots and use blocks, tackles, pulleys and hand lines

Adapt to technological changes as they are implemented

Organize and perform regular and preventative maintenance on equipment

Interact with the public appropriately to maintain safety on work site

Perform individual lift of equipment weighing up to 75 pounds

All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification from a qualified pre apprentice training program a plus

Valid Commercial Driver's License and satisfactory driving record

First Aid/CPR Certif

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