Advanced-Step Apprentice/Journey Lineworker Job at Connexus Energy, Ramsey, MN

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  • Connexus Energy
  • Ramsey, MN

Job Description

Connexus Energy is searching for five experienced and dedicated Journey Lineworkers. As a Lineworker you will work on our crews gaining knowledge and experience in all aspects of safe construction and maintenance of our electrical distribution system as well as construct and maintain the overhead and underground electrical distribution lines in a safe, reliable and timely manner that will provide customers with safe, reliable service.

Compensation:

The union wage scale along with the candidate's experience will determine starting wage. The current pay rate for a journey Lineworker is $57.48/hour. Effective February 1, 2026 the rate will increase to $62.22/hour. 

In this position, you will:

  • Construct and maintain our overhead and underground electrical distribution system within the appropriate specifications, guidelines, and standards so that reliable service is provided in a safe and timely manner to our members.
  • Construct overhead lines including framing, setting poles, stringing conductor, hanging materials and electrical devices according to all specifications
  • Install primary and secondary underground electrical distribution system within the appropriate specifications, guidelines and standards 
  • Plow and trench cable
  • Maintain the electrical distribution system to ensure its safety and reliability while minimizing any disruption of service
  • Repair broken equipment such as poles and conductors
  • Perform general troubleshooting
  • Perform appropriate repairs
  • Restore power in a safe and timely manner
  • Analyze situation that led to the power outage

Need to have:

  • High School or GED diploma AND Electrical Lineworker diploma
  • Current and valid Class A CDL Driver’s License with a good driving record
  • Current and valid health card 
  • Certified First Aid and CPR training 
  • Trained/able to perform bucket and pole top rescue
  • Certified in pole climbing for construction and maintenance
  • Ability to operate various equipment such as boom, digger derrick trucks and heavy equipment
  • Mechanical aptitude to work with machines and equipment
  • Ability to read and understand written work documents such as charts, diagrams, schematics and staking sheets 
  • Ability to meet the physical standards of the job: Lift & carry up to 75 lbs.; Push/pull up to 150 lbs.; climb & work at heights that may exceed 60 feet
  • Commitment to customer service and ability to present a positive Connexus Energy image

Other information:

Successful candidates will be required to meet the following conditions:

  • Normal work hours will occur anywhere between 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with emergency or scheduled work on weekends, holidays or any time of the day
  • Live within a 30-minute response time to Connexus Energy headquarters
  • Become qualified for on-call rotation to handle emergencies that may occur at all hours of the day or night

Pre-Employment Requirement:  Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 147,000+ residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities. We offer a collaborative work environment with challenging and rewarding work, which provides for professional development and work-life balance in a highly technical, stable and innovative industry. We give back to the communities we have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development. Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability.

Connexus Energy’s benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with generous company matching and non-matching contributions and independent investment advisory services, accrued PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, recognition program, employee referral program, and employee activities. Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability is also provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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Job Tags

Temporary work, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work,

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