Step 01. Pay
Missoula Electric Cooperative Lineman Pay and Salary Information
The average Lineman salary at Missoula Electric Cooperative is $73,080 per year. Missoula Electric Cooperative has health insurance program.
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Missoula Electric Cooperative Lineman Jobs
Missoula Electric Cooperative
2
2026 current openings
Montana
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
Hiring for
Co-op · before you apply
Missoula Electric Cooperative is hiring linemen. Missoula Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MEC) was founded in 1936 and is a member-owned rural electric cooperative serving electricity to 13,000+ members throughout Western Montana and Idaho. The Cooperative is committed to service excellence and strives to deliver safe, affordable and reliable electricity to its members.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman Apprenticeships at Missoula Electric Cooperative
Lineworker apprentices at Missoula Electric Cooperative will experience with both sticking and gloving methods of work Apprentices will learn all aspects of Line work while completing on the job training (OJT) hours. Assist in the construction of new overhead and underground services and service upgrades. Operate heavy and light equipment including digger derricks, aerial lift devices, pulling and tensioning equipment, forklifts, dump trucks and various dirt equipment. Apprentice must, at all times, follow all safety policies and procedures
Step 03. Journeyman
Missoula Electric Cooperative Journeyman Lineman Jobs
Journeyman lineman at Missoula Electric Cooperative will be expected to build, maintain, and repair overhead transmission lines using approved standards under the direction of the Crew Foreman.
Step 04. Hiring
Missoula Electric Cooperative Lineman Job Hiring Process
Missoula Electric Cooperative Lineman required Must be able to work a varied schedule, including weekends. Ability to read, write and speak English.
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Where Missoula Electric Cooperative hires
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