Groundman Lineman

Work Location: Lewistown, MT

Pay range: $29.08 per hour (per CBA)

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

Position Open: 07/31/2025 – 09/04/2025

Fergus Electric Cooperative is seeking two full-time Groundman Lineman to join our member-oriented team in Lewistown, Montana. Position requires working outdoors with a line crew, operating equipment, framing and climbing wood poles, and working around and near energized and de-energized power lines and equipment.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Lineman Trade School certificate preferred.
• Montana Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Benefits:

• Pension and 401K with company match up to 3%.
• Medical insurance, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents.
• Competitive pay, vacation leave, sick leave, eleven paid holidays, life insurance.

Requirements:

• Must possess excellent mechanical skills.
• Must comply with OSHA safety and health rules.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be willing to work long hours outdoors in inclement weather.
• Must be able to obtain a First Aid and CPR certificate and become proficient at pole top rescue.
• Accept duty calls, as needed, day or night, seven days per week.
• Effective verbal communications skills; legible handwriting; good member service skills.
• This position is represented by a union and requires joining IBEW 44.
• Expectation to complete our apprenticeship program and pass Journeyman Lineman exam in the future.

The successful applicant must always present a professional appearance and deliver exceptional service to the co-op’s members. Applicants must successfully pass a drug test and employment physical.

We invite candidates to apply for this position by obtaining an application on Fergus Electric Cooperative’s website at www.ferguselectric.coop. Interested candidates are requested to submit a completed Fergus Electric Co-op application, resume and a detailed letter of interest to the Line Superintendent at bophus@ferguselectric.coop.