What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ground Worker Electric position at NorthWestern Energy?
Qualifications Include
$34.64 per hour per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits include: 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 Program (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents); 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 training opportunities; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Open through May 14, 2026.
Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/4073131
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certification from a qualified pre apprentice training program a plus
- Valid Commercial Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Knowledge of applicable codes and safety policies/procedures
- Looking for candidates with interest/aptitude potential to move into apprenticeship
- Continued employment dependent upon overall performance and success in moving into the apprenticeship program
- You must agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations
- Get Into Energy -- Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus [getintoenergy.org] (click the link to certify at no cost)
- Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations and in general to assist in keeping worksite area safe
- Assist line crews to install, maintain, and service the electric power-line transmission system
- Observe and perform safe practices for operating in the vicinity of crews working on potentially hazardous electrified equipment
- Organize, restock, and perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment, trucks and shop
- Use hand tools and operate heavy equipment to dig ditches and pole holes
- Work overtime including call out availability for evening and weekend shifts---especially in response to acute service needs
- Follow directions from crew members
- Work as a team member to safely and efficiently complete work activities
- Use problem-solving skills and initiative to foresee equipment needs of the crew and to identify and alert the crew to potential safety concerns
- Tie specific knots and use blocks, tackles, pulleys and hand lines
- Adapt to technological changes as they are implemented
- Organize and perform regular and preventative maintenance on equipment
- Interact with the public appropriately to maintain safety on work site
- Perform individual lift of equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
- 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
$34.64 per hour per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits include: 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 Program (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents); 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 training opportunities; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Open through May 14, 2026.
Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/4073131
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