Start your next career with Lake Region Electric Cooperative! LREC is a member-owned electric utility located in the heart of lakes country  in west-central Minnesota, 45 miles SE of Fargo/Moorhead. We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time employees including:

  • Medical insurance
  • Flexible benefit plan
  • 401k
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • On-site fitness center
  • Uniform allowance

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! 

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.

Career Opportunities

TEMPORARY INSTALLATION & REPAIR/MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS

We are currently seeking applicants for two positions, temporary installation technician and temporary repair/maintenance technician, at our headquarters in Pelican Rapids. These positions are responsible for the preventive maintenance of standby generator systems at designated member locations. The installation technician will also assist with the installation of standby generator systems and solar systems. These positions are full-time from early spring to late fall.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have the ability to pass a MNDOT physical and maintain a medical certification. A Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is preferred for the installation technician position. The application deadline is April 26, 2024. Apply online by filling our the application below.

Complete position descriptions: temporary installation technician, temporary repair/maintenance technician.

Posted: 4/5/24

ELECTRICAL LINEWORKER

We are currently seeking a journeyman lineworker or an advanced apprentice lineworker. Position opening is available at our headquarters in Pelican Rapids. This position is responsible for performing the duties required in the construction, operation, and maintenance of structures, lines, and equipment of the distribution and transmission facilities of the cooperative in a safe, reliable manner.

The candidate must be a graduate of a technical college electrical line worker program and enrolled in, or completed, a recognized Journeyman Line Worker Apprenticeship program. A valid Class A CDL and the ability to be on-call on a rotating basis is also required. The application deadline is April 26, 2024. Apply online by filling our the application below.

Complete position descriptions: journeyman lineworker, advanced step apprentice lineworker.

Posted: 4/5/24

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.

Contact Human Resources regarding the accessibility of our website, an accommodation request, or assistance needed in completing the application process, via email lrec@lrec.coop, or phone 800-552-7658.