Employment Opportunities

Apprentice or Journeylevel Lineworker

Beltrami Electric Cooperative, located in Bemidji Minnesota, is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Apprentice or Journeylevel Lineworker. 

The responsibilities of this position are to perform construction, maintenance and operation activities necessary to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Cooperative’s overhead and underground distribution lines and facilities; to do such work on lines that are either energized or de-energized.

Qualified candidates:

• Must have completed an accredited Electrical Lineworker Course and have at least one year of field experience.

• Must have strong motivational, communication and organizational skills.

• A valid MN Class “A” driver’s license and medical card is required.

•  Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

BEC offers an excellent pay and benefits package and the opportunity to be a part of a great cooperative team and culture.  The starting hourly range for this position is $37.55/hr - $50.06/hr.  Beltrami Electric Cooperative’s benefit package includes paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid vacation, medical, dental, disability, life, FSA, HSA, 401K and a defined benefit pension plan.

To be considered for this position, the applicant must submit a cover letter and resume along with an application. Applications can be dropped off or mailed to Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Attention Human Resources, PO Box 488, Bemidji MN 56619 or emailed to HR@beltramielectric.com.

Applications will be accepted through June 23, 2025.