Ground Worker Electric
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Job Description
Ground Worker Electric
Work Location: Butte MT
Pay range: $34.64 per hour per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
Employment Status: Seasonal Full-time (layoff expected December 19 2025 subject to recall the following spring)
External candidates apply at
Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
About this position:
The Ground Worker Electric performs various manual labor and equipment operation tasks to assist the Lineman crew to install maintain and service the electrical distribution/transmission system. This is an entry-level position that may be used to prepare the worker for entry into a Lineman Apprenticeship. The Ground Worker Electric may be called upon in emergency situations.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1600 amazing people and serve over 800000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits including:
- 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 Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions per person per issue per year for employees spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
- 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 parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid training opportunities
- Paid time off starting on your first day plus 11 paid holidays
Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
About this job:
- 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 Energys values mission and strategic business objectives
Am I right for this job Heres the success profile:
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certification from a qualified pre apprentice training program a plus
- Valid Commercial Drivers 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 (click here to certify at no cost)
Requisition #4810
Posting Dates: July 31 2025 through August 10 2025
Department/Division: Distribution Operations
Employment Physical: Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: None
Telecommuting: None
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin gender age disability veteran status genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and compliance with the ADA Amendments Act should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process please contact the Human Resources department at 1- or at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
