Riverland Energy Cooperative is seeking a Lineworker to join our team!

A Lineworker at Riverland Energy is responsible for constructing and maintaining overhead and underground electrical distribution lines in a safe, reliable and timely manner. This position will be located out of our Holmen office, with 13 mile living requirement.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Performs assigned work as a crew member under minimal supervision and in compliance with established RUS, NEC, NESC, EPA, OSHA, DNR and REC specifications, codes, safety rules, and general operating procedures.
  • Performs work on crews as assigned in construction of new overhead 1, 2, or 3-phase lines, including framing, setting and anchoring poles, stringing wires, hanging overhead equipment, hot line work, loading/unloading materials, and completing the job according to the specifications and orders in a safe, reliable, and timely manner.
  • Performs work on crews as assigned in construction of new single or three-phase underground lines, including making up transformers and underground cable, burying wire or cable, setting up switching cabinets, hot line work, loading/unloading material, and completing the job according to the specifications and orders in a safe, reliable and timely manner.
  • Operates line construction equipment such as derrick trucks, boom trucks, wire trucks, backhoes, trenchers, and tractors in a safe, reliable manner at all times in compliance with REC standards and procedures.
  • Maintains a good working knowledge of how REC is organized and how operations interact toward a coordinated work effort.
  • Participates actively in established safety training and instruction programs, and consistently applies what is presented in terms of safety codes, rules and procedures.
  • Maintains a good working relationship with the general public on a regular basis.

Education & Experience:

  • Line Technician Certificate from a certified vocational/technical school or equivalent is required.
  • Completion of 4-year Lineworker Apprenticeship preferred.

Required Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to apply problem solving, logic or reasoning skills to daily tasks.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on one conversation with employees of the Cooperative, contractors and members.

Please submit your completed Riverland Energy Application, Resume and Cover letter to

Emily Dregney at Edregney@riverlandenergy.com by 4:00 pm on Monday, October 14, 2024.