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

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.

Journeyman Lineworker Job Description


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.

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.