Careers

Start your next career with Lake Region Electric Cooperative!

We are a member-owned, community-focused electric, natural gas, and energy services company. We work to efficiently deliver affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy to our members with over 30,000 services.
Located in Pelican Rapids, 45 miles SE of Fargo/Moorhead, we serve the heart of Minnesota lake country, including the counties of Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Wilkin and Wadena.

Vision: Leading, empowering, guiding members to use energy wisely to secure a better future for our families, our communities, and our world.
Mission: Provide our members with safe, reliable affordable energy, and lead by offering innovative services to grow the cooperative.

If you are ready to join a team that believes in their mission and takes pride in what they do for our membership, apply for one of our open positions today! Job offer rates are determined based on the candidate’s specific education, experience, knowledge, skills, and in alignment with market data.
The total compensation package for full-time employees includes:

Company Paid:

  • Single Coverage, Medical Insurance
  • HRA & HSA contribution
  • 401k match and discretionary contributions
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Life Insurance

Employee Paid:

  • Medical Insurance for dependents
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Benefit Plan
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Other supplemental benefit offerings

Value adds:

  • Generous paid time-off accrual
  • 10 paid holidays
  • On-site fitness center
  • Annual uniform allowance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

These positions will remain open for 30 days or until filled; however, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the review process will begin right away.

Careers

Drilling/Boring Machine Operator

Full-Time I Pelican Rapids, MN
Responsible for installing underground electric utility infrastructure by operating and maintaining horizontal directional drilling (HDD) equipment. Works closely with line crews to safely and accurately complete underground construction projects that support the cooperative’s distribution system.
This is hands-on, outdoor work requiring technical skill, teamwork, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety.

  • Key Responsibilities
    • Operate and maintain HDD equipment for underground utility installations
    • Read staking sheets, assess soil conditions, mix drill fluids, and use electronic guidance systems
    • Assist with underground plow, backhoe, and digger derrick operations to create trenches and bore paths
  • Qualifications
    • Minimum 2 years of experience operating horizontal directional drilling (HDD) equipment
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement
    • Experience operating underground digging equipment and related construction machinery
    • Intermediate technology and computer skills
    • Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities
  • Schedule & Work Environment
    • Standard work hours Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with overtime as needed
    • Assistance required during major outages
    • Physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions

This is a union position with a starting wage of $31.00–$38.00 per hour, based on experience, with a structured training progression and wage adjustments over 2–3 years. See details above regarding our competitive total compensation package.

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Generator Technician (Seasonal)

Full or Part-Time I Pelican Rapids, MN
Our energy services team takes our vision of guiding usage of energy wisely to a different level. They offer products and services beyond standard electrical power lines. We are currently seeking candidates for small engine technician positions.

This summer job opportunity will be a part of the energy services team, providing service to customers who have generators. Position will partner, learn and execute installation, repair, and preventive maintenance on generators or other products, in accordance with each customer’s service agreement. Preventive maintenance work involves a series of routine checks and actions to ensure optimal performance and longevity. This includes oil changes, filter replacements, coolant checks, battery maintenance, and electrical system inspections which are primarily performed outside. May have the opportunity to participate in the installation of ground mount solar arrays on member properties.

  • Qualifications for the position include:
    • Must be 18yrs of age and able to pass a MN-DOT physical, due to the requirement to use power driven hoisting & loading apparatus’ and motor vehicle’s to load and transport equipment.
    • Intermediate computer proficiency, with ability to use Microsoft Office products.
    • Professional, helpful, and courteous written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ideal standard work hours, Monday – Friday 7:30AM – 4:00PM; willing to be flexible, as needed.

LREC offers a generous compensation package. The pay range for this position will be $20 – $22.00 per hour. Job offer rates are determined based on the candidate’s specific education, experience, knowledge, skills, and in alignment with market data.

Job offers are conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment screening which may include a physical examination, drug screening, background check, reference check, and motor vehicle record check as applicable to the position.

LREC is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, public assistance, age, marital status, familial status, or protected veteran status. To learn more, view your EEO rights under the law.

How to Apply

A completed application, which requires a signature via the application process, is only considered for the applied indicated position. Submit an application for each position to which you intend to be considered. A cover letter and resume may be attached during the online application process.

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