Temporary Line Technician Intern

East Central Energy • Braham, MN

5h • $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy working outdoors, learning hands-on, and being part of a team that helps keep the lights on for local homes, farms, and businesses? East Central Energy (ECE) is looking for two Temporary Line Technician Interns to join our Operations team in Braham for the summer of 2026. If you’re currently pursuing a career in power line work and are eager to build real-world experience alongside experienced line crews, we encourage you to apply!

Why You'll Love Working at ECE
Values-Driven Culture: Built on Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Humility, we support learning through teamwork, safety, and accountability while serving our members and communities.
Pay rate and PTO: The wage for this position is $44.50 per hour in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Earn 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked.
Hands-On Learning: Gain cooperative work experience that strengthens your resume while applying classroom learning in real-world environments to build foundational skills for your future career.
Community Focused: Be part of a cooperative that actively supports local initiatives and strengthens the communities we serve.

A Day in the Life
You’ll work alongside experienced line technicians to support the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution lines. You’ll assist with fieldwork, follow established safety practices, and learn industry standards while contributing to projects that serve our members.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled in or graduated from a vocational or technical program in power line studies.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License, DOT medical card, and CPR Certification.
• Understands and applies Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) safety rules while adhering to cooperative policies and procedures.
• Communicates clearly and professionally while demonstrating strong time management and organizational skills.
• Upholds high standards of integrity and confidentiality.
• Performs arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations accurately in the field.
• Maintains CPR certification and demonstrates an understanding of overhead line construction, electrical distribution system maintenance, and hot line work.

Responsibilities

• support the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution lines
• assist with fieldwork
• follow established safety practices
• learn industry standards
• contributing to projects that serve our members

Benefits

• Values-Driven Culture: Built on Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Humility, we support learning through teamwork, safety, and accountability while serving our members and communities.
• Pay rate and PTO: The wage for this position is $44.50 per hour in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Earn 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked.
• Hands-On Learning: Gain cooperative work experience that strengthens your resume while applying classroom learning in real-world environments to build foundational skills for your future career.
• Community Focused: Be part of a cooperative that actively supports local initiatives and strengthens the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed