Journeyman/Apprentice Lineworker

Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for an Apprentice or Journeyman Lineworker at both the Kenmare and Columbus locations. This position performs overhead and underground electric line construction and maintenance, maintains substation facilities, as well as the operation and maintenance of equipment under the direction of a Line Foreman.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, driving trucks, operating equipment, loading and unloading material, climbing poles, working from aerial man-lift devices. May be required to work on call, after hours, weekends and holidays, respond timely to urgent or emergency situations and work in inclement weather during outages. This position will work out of the Kenmare, ND Outpost or the Columbus, ND Office.

Qualified candidates will have: High School diploma or equivalent, Lineman Apprenticeship Program Diploma, completion of a qualified four-year Journeyman Lineworker training program, Valid ND Driver’s License, hold a Class A CDL and live within 20 minutes of the Kenmare office or the Columbus office.

BDEC offers a competitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefit package.

Links to the complete job description and employment application are located below or by contacting Human Resources at 701-939-6671 or email hannah@bdec.coop.

To apply, please submit an application, resume and cover letter to hannah@bdec.coop or mail to Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative, PO Box 6, Columbus, ND 58727.

The deadline for applications is Monday, October 13.

Journey or Master Electrician

Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for a Journeyman or Master Electrician in Kenmare, ND. A North Dakota Journey or Master Electrician license is required.  The position also requires a valid North Dakota driver’s license with the ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license.

Duties include, but are not limited to, installing services to homes, shops and grain bins; installing lighting; sizing and installing back-up generator systems and troubleshooting and repairing electric heating systems.

BDEC offers a competitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefit package.

Links to the complete job description and employment application are located below or by contacting Human Resources at 701-939-6671 or email hannah@bdec.coop.

To apply, please submit an application, resume and cover letter to hannah@bdec.coop or mail to Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative, PO Box 6, Columbus, ND 58727.

The position will remain open until filled.


Apprentice Lineworker Job Description

Journeyman Lineworker Job Description

Journey/Master Electrician Job Description

Employment Application


Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative is a smoke-free workplace per N.D.C.C. 23-12-9 to 23-12-11.