Apprentice Electrician

Minnkota Power Cooperative

Apprentice Electrician

Minnkota Power is seeking qualified applicants for an Apprentice Electrician located at our headquarters in Grand Forks, ND.

The pay rate for this position begins at $35.81 per hour. Appropriate compensation will be determined based on a candidate's skills, education, and any previous relevant experience. 

Closing date to submit applications is May 29, 2026.

Job responsibilities include:

• Working under the direction of a heavy crew foreman, senior electrician or electrician
• Assembling, installing, and maintaining switch tower and substation steel
• Installing and maintaining buss work, switch arresters, and associated insulation in both an energized and de-energized condition   
• Wiring and troubleshooting relay and control panels    
• Doing commercial wiring
• Reading substation meters
• Installing and maintaining station battery bank, chargers, invertors, and convertors.
• Maintaining HVAC systems in a variety of shops, offices, and control houses.
• Installing, testing, and maintaining (including rebuilding) circuit breakers, power and distribution transformers and voltage regulators
• Filter and degas insulation oil and maintains equipment for same
• Takes oil and gas samples and perform analysis on each      
• Maintains a variety of motors, generators, and power and hand tools
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion
• Maintains record of activities as required by employer or regulatory authorities
• Qualified applicants must be able to:
• Work under close supervision.
• Operate and work from a variety of utility lift devices such as: ladders, scaffolds, fork lifts and bucket trucks      
• Operate a computer
• Comply with all applicable safe work practices and rules set forth by the company, state and federal regulatory agencies
• Travel overnight when required
• Participate and successfully complete Minnkota Power’s apprenticeship program which is recognized by the Federal Department of Labor

Employees in this role may work nights and weekends as necessary and some overnight travel from home base is required. 

The above description is not meant to be all-inclusive as it relates to duties or responsibilities, but contains the major tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Individual must have completed a two-year degree in electrical technology (or similar program) OR have equivalent experience
• Must have, or be able to, obtain and maintain a Class A driver's license with all required endorsements
• Must be able to read, write, and understand instruction manuals and blueprints
• Must be able to work in all types of weather due to emergency responses in inclement weather
• Must be able to undertake strenuous physical activity and meet the physical and mental requirements of the job

 Benefits

Minnkota Power Cooperative supports employees through a strong total compensation package that includes a competitive pay and benefits package, along with career growth opportunities. The cooperative offers: 

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Disability insurance
• Paid leave: Holidays and floating holidays, Vacation, Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care
• Educational assistance
• Membership in select professional organizations