32.93 per hour | Aberdeen, SD, USA | Hourly | Distribution Operations - SD/NE | Regular Full Time

Step 1 Apprentice Line Technician

Work Location : Aberdeen, SD

Pay range : Union Rate $32.93 per hour

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect (https://iconnect.nwe.northwesternenergy.com/Employee-Portal/?m) .

About this position:

The Apprentice Line Technician trains and works under the supervision of a Line Technician to develop the abilities and functions to perform labor, and line technician jobs. During their training, they will learn and progressively perform the responsibilities of the Line Technician as qualified.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 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:

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

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

• Respond from home to primary work location within a reasonable amount of time

• Individually lift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds

• Organize equipment and perform regular and preventative maintenance

• Work overtime outside of scheduled hours, participating in either call out availability or an on-call rotation schedule, in response to acute and/ or planned service needs

• Perform those physical and mental requirements necessary to undertake a multi-step apprenticeship process designed to train the worker to safely and efficiently perform all aspects related to the installation, maintenance, and service of electrical distribution and transmission lines

• Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations

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

• Satisfactorily complete required program to progress to qualified Journeyman Lineman status

• Locate buried lines including electric and gas underground services

• Trained as a first responder or must be willing to be trained in that capacity

• Switching as needed

• Perform service and customer-service work including disconnect-reconnects and credit turn-offs

• Drive to installation locations

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

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid Commercial driver's license and satisfactory driving record

• First Aid/CPR Certification

• Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures

• Adapt to technological changes as they are implemented

• Completion of post-secondary technical program preferred

• Knowledge of applicable codes and safety

  Requisition #4321

  Posting Dates: February 3, 2025 through February 17, 2025

  Department/Division: Distribution Operations

  Employment Physical: Required

  Drug Test: Required

  Background Check: Required

  Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

  Telecommuting: None

  We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com