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East River Electric Cooperative
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2026 current openings
South Dakota
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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Co-op · before you apply
East River Electric Cooperative is hiring linemen. East River Electric is a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative with a main campus in Madison, South Dakota. It delivers wholesale power to members that include 24 rural electric distribution cooperatives and one municipally owned electric system in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota.
Step 01. Pay
Average lineman hourly pay at East River Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is approximately $21.49. East River Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. give medical plan options that pair with a health savings account, disability, life insurance and other supplemental options.
Step 02. Apprentice
The apprentice lineworkers at East River Electric works under general supervision of the Foreman the Lineman performs skilled line work in the operation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems. Learn and assist with operating, inspecting, and maintaining aerial devices, digger/derricks, excavation equipment, and other electric line related equipment. Assist Journeyman class with performing distribution switching, documentation and mapping information, and perform other related duties as assigned.
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at East River Electric Cooperative responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
Step 04. Hiring
East River Electric Cooperative Lineman must have the ability to climb the work, working of 3 years experience and High school diploma.
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