Right of Way Groundman

Work Location: Lewistown, MT

Pay range: $25.66 per hour (per CBA)

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

Position Open: 07/16/2025 - 08/20/2025

Fergus Electric Cooperative is seeking a full-time Right of Way Groundman to join our member-oriented team in Lewistown, Montana. We are expanding our existing vegetation management operations and are looking for the right individual to join our team. Position requires trimming trees, clearing brush, testing wood poles, and working around and near energized and de-energized power lines and equipment.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior tree trimming experience preferred.
• Experience with handheld electronic devices preferred.

Benefits:

• Pension and 401K with company match up to 3%.
• Medical insurance, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents.
• Competitive pay, vacation leave, sick leave, eleven paid holidays, life insurance.

Requirements:

• Must be able to operate bucket trucks, woodchipper, chain saws, resistograph pole testers, computers and other applicable tools and equipment.
• Able to use a 25 lb. chain saw for extended time and maneuver tree limbs weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Must have the ability to stand in a tree while working, often in awkward positions.
• Feed tree branches, etc., into a chipping machine.
• Must be able to obtain a First Aid and CPR certificate and become proficient at treetop rescue.
• Accept duty calls, as needed, day or night, seven days per week.
• Effective verbal communications skills; legible handwriting; good member service skills.
• This position is represented by a union and requires joining IBEW 44
• Expectation to complete our apprenticeship program and arborist certification in the future

The successful applicant must possess a valid commercial Montana driver’s license, always present a professional appearance and deliver exceptional service to the co-op’s members. Applicant must successfully pass a drug test and employment physical.

We invite candidates to apply for this position by obtaining an application on Fergus Electric Cooperative’s website at www.ferguselectric.coop. Interested candidates are requested to submit a completed Fergus Electric Co-op application, resume and a detailed letter of interest to the Line Superintendent at bophus@ferguselectric.coop.