Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States · On-site
Mid level
Minnkota Power is seeking applicants for a Utility Worker located at their headquarters in Grand Forks, ND. Job responsibilities include: Performing a variety of activities on construction and maintenance projects. Assis…
Skills: Construction, Power Equipment Operation, Welding, Fabrication, Concrete Work
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Full-time
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Perform construction and maintenance activities, including building foundations, structures, and operating heavy power equipment. Assist other crafts with fleet mechanics, DOT inspections, and general vehicle maintenance.
Requirements
Candidates must have construction experience, proficiency in operating power equipment, and the ability to read construction prints. A Class A driver's license is required or must be obtainable, along with knowledge of DOT regulations.
Full job description
Minnkota Power is seeking applicants for aUtility Workerlocated at their headquarters in Grand Forks, ND.
Job responsibilities include:
Performing a variety of activities on construction and maintenance projects.
Assisting in the construction of footings, foundations, and wood and metal structures.
Preparing forms for concrete work.
Operating power equipment such as tractors, backhoes, pay loaders, trucks and skid steers.
Performing welding and fabrication, fencing, and graveling.
Assignments to assist other crafts may be made including to support the fleet mechanics. These activities could include but are not limited to conducting DOT inspections, and light truck and vehicle maintenance.
Normally works as part of a crew.
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 experience in construction and be experienced in the operation of power equipment.
Must be able to read and understand construction prints and follow verbal and written instructions.
Must have or be able to obtain a Class A driver’s license and must meet the physical and mental requirements of the position.
Knowledge of D.O.T. regulations and required inspections.
Experience in automotive and diesel mechanics preferred.
Related keywords
ConstructionPower EquipmentTractorsBackhoesPay LoadersSkid SteersWeldingFabricationFencingGravelingDOT RegulationsClass A Driver's LicenseDiesel MechanicsAutomotive MechanicsFootingsFoundations
Minnkota Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit electric generation and transmission cooperative headquartered in Grand Forks, N.D. Formed in 1940, Minnkota provides wholesale electric energy to 11 member-owner distribution cooperatives located in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. These members serve nearly 150,000 consumer accounts in a 34,500 square-mile area, including many of the region’s homes, farms, schools and businesses.
Minnkota is committed to delivering safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible electricity. A key source of electric generation for the Minnkota member-owners is the Milton R. Young Station, a two-unit, lignite coal-based power plant located near the town of Center, N.D. Minnkota’s electric generation portfolio includes energy purchased from three North Dakota wind farms and hydroelectricity purchased from the Garrison Dam in central North Dakota.
In order to deliver power, Minnkota operates and maintains a robust set of electric transmission infrastructure, including more than 3,400 miles of transmission line and 260 substations.
To learn more, visit our website.
Offices: 5301 32nd Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201, US · Center, ND 58530, US
Minnkota Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit electric generation and transmission cooperative headquartered in Grand Forks, N.D. Formed in 1940, Minnkota provides wholesale electric energy to 11 member-owner distribution cooperatives located in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. These members serve nearly 150,000 consumer accounts in a 34,500 square-mile area, including many of the region’s homes, farms, schools and businesses.
Minnkota is committed to delivering safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible electricity. A key source of electric generation for the Minnkota member-owners is the Milton R. Young Station, a two-unit, lignite coal-based power plant located near the town of Center, N.D. Minnkota’s electric generation portfolio includes energy purchased from three North Dakota wind farms and hydroelectricity purchased from the Garrison Dam in central North Dakota.
In order to deliver power, Minnkota operates and maintains a robust set of electric transmission infrastructure, including more than 3,400 miles of transmission line and 260 substations.
To learn more, visit our website.
Offices: 5301 32nd Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201, US · Center, ND 58530, US