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Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

SUMMER LABORER, VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

Hourly Wage: $20.00 | Anticipated Start Date: May 27, 2025

We are seeking a dedicated and safety-conscious individual to assist with the application of herbicides and brush clearing for our vegetation control program. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and reliability of the transmission corridor. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

* Please note, this position requires considerable travel from Monday to Thursday with the Traveling Crew across La Crosse, Lancaster, and Elk Mound.

The Impact You'll Make In This Role:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Safely apply herbicides as part of the vegetation control program

2. Assist with brush clearing to ensure vegetation clearances are met

3. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

4. Travel extensively (Monday-Thursday) to various job sites

Your Experience and Expertise:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education & Experience :

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Enrollment in a college, university, or technical college for the upcoming fall semester

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Basic computer skills for managing timesheets and expense accounts

Licenses and Certifications : Possess valid Driver’s License

Physical Demands :

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, crawl, twist, bend, reach, and stretch for extended periods

• Capability to lift, carry, and pull brush and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds

• Experience manipulating ropes, winch cables, and spray cans

• Ability to work as part of a team to handle hoses up to 1,000 feet long

• Comfortable negotiating uneven terrain

Environmental Demands : Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and noise. Ability to work around mechanical, electrical, fume/odor, dust, chemical, and natural hazards. Comfortable working on uneven terrain.

Other Job Characteristics : Significant travel is required, with all travel expenses (room and meals) reimbursed.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)

• Life insurance

• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Robust Wellness Program

• New Flexible Work Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.