Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative serves northwest North Dakota, bordered by Canada to the north and Montana to the west. Located in the Bakken Shale oil formation, our service area is fast-paced and dynamic. Applicants who value small-town living and enjoy some of the nation’s best hunting and outdoor opportunities are encouraged to apply.
Positions Available
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN SEASONAL (1,000 HOURS)
Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative (BDEC) has an immediate opening at our Crosby Outpost for an Apprentice Electrician for the 2026 construction season, working up to 1,000 hours.
Position Summary
The Apprentice Electrician will assist the Master/Journey Electricians in providing effective and efficient wiring, installation, and maintenance on electrical services and equipment for consumers with supervision in a safe, logical manner while complying with all electrical codes and safety regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assists with electrical installation and maintenance activities at the job site
- Assists with locates of consumers secondary lines and provides
- Operate a trencher, backhoe, digger/derrick, bucket truck and vehicles used for towing
- Makes frequent checks of tools and protective equipment and attends and participates in safety meetings
- Keeps fully informed of established state and national electrical codes
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must meet the following requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent; training from a vocational/technical school in electrical wiring or a similar program and/or previous electrical experience
- Current North Dakota Apprentice Electrician License
- Valid North Dakota Driver’s License with an insurable driving record. A Class A CDL is preferred but not required.
The application deadline is 4:30 p.m. on May 8.
JOURNEYMAN LINEWORKER
Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative (BDEC) is accepting applications for a Journeyman Lineworker.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Line Foreman, the Journeyman Lineworker is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electric distribution systems. This position also supports the operation and maintenance of substation facilities and associated equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electric lines
- Maintenance of substation facilities
- Operation and maintenance of tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment
- Driving trucks and operating machinery
- Loading, unloading, and handling materials
- Climbing utility poles and working from aerial man-lift devices
- Responding to outages and emergency situations in a timely manner
- Working on-call, after hours, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather as required
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must meet the following requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an approved Lineman Apprenticeship Program
- Successful completion of a qualified four-year Journeyman Lineworker training program
- Valid North Dakota Driver’s License
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
The position will remain open until filled.
Application Process
To apply for a position at BDEC, please submit a completed application, resume and cover letter by one of the following methods:
Email: hannah@bdec.coop
Mail: Burke-Divide Electric Cooperative, PO Box 6, Columbus, ND 58727
The full job descriptions and BDEC employment application are available below or by contacting Human Resources at 701-939-6671 or hannah@bdec.coop.
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.