Employment Opportunities

Traverse Electric Cooperative, Inc. is accepting applications for the position of Load Management/ Electrician. The successful candidate must possess a strong work ethic, positive attitude, good oral and written skills, and a strong commitment to safety and our members. Responsibilities include installation of load management equipment and meters, low voltage wiring to comply with NEC, and member services duties. A complete job description is available upon request.

Requirements:

· The successful candidate must have a current Journeyworker Electrician license in the State of Minnesota and/or South Dakota.

· Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Applications can be found on our website: www.traverseelectric.com or can be mailed or emailed to interested candidates upon request. Completed application and resume should be directed to Karen Lupkes, Office Manager, PO Box 66, Wheaton, MN 56296 or emailed to klupkes@traverseelectric.com. For more information or to request a job description please contact Karen Lupkes at 800-927-5443 or klupkes@traverseelectric.com. Position is open until filled. EOE.

Wheaton, MN is located in Traverse County, near the South Dakota and North Dakota borders, and is primarily agriculture centered. Wheaton is near Lake Traverse and Big Stone Lake. Wheaton offers walleye fishing, goose, pheasant, duck, and deer hunting – and, more recently, turkey and coyote. Wheaton also has superb healthcare access (hospital, clinic, long term care, eye and dental clinics) and an excellent PreK-12 public school system. Please visit www.cityofwheaton.com to see all the great things our community has to offer.

Traverse Electric Cooperative, Inc. is accepting applications for the position of Journeyman Lineworker or 3rd/4th year Apprentice Lineworker. Requirements include the successful completion of an accredited lineworker training program and completion of a four year Power Lineworker Apprenticeship Program approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor. Applicants who are 3rd or 4th year apprentices will also be considered. The successful candidate must possess a strong work ethic, positive attitude, good oral and written skills, and a strong commitment to safety and our members. The successful candidate must have a current Class A CDL driver's license with a good driving record and live in close proximity to Wheaton, MN to allow for a reasonable response time to emergencies and outages. The candidate will also be on an on-call rotation.

Applications can be found on our website: www.traverseelectric.com or can be mailed or emailed to interested candidates upon request. Completed application and resume should be directed to Karen Lupkes, Office Manager, PO Box 66, Wheaton, MN 56296 or emailed to klupkes@traverseelectric.com. For more information or to request a job description please contact Karen Lupkes at 800-927-5443 or klupkes@traverseelectric.com. Position open until filled. EOE.

Traverse Electric Cooperative, Inc.'s service territory includes Traverse, Big Stone, Wilkin, Stevens, and Grant counties in MN, and Roberts and Marshall counties in SD, and also a small portion of Richland County in ND. The cooperative provides service to 2,200 members with over 1,100 miles of overhead and 600 miles of underground distribution lines.

Wheaton, MN is located in Traverse County, near the South Dakota and North Dakota borders, and is primarily agriculture centered. Wheaton is near Lake Traverse and Big Stone Lake. Wheaton offers walleye fishing, goose, pheasant, duck, and deer hunting – and, more recently, turkey and coyote. Wheaton also has superb healthcare access (hospital, clinic, long term care, eye and dental clinics) and an excellent PreK-12 public school system. Please visit www.cityofwheaton.com to see all the great things our community has to offer.

Traverse Electric Cooperative, Inc. is accepting applications for the position of Operations Support Administrator. The successful candidate must possess a strong work ethic, positive attitude, good oral and written skills, and a strong commitment to safety and our members. Responsibilities include creating service orders, reviewing work orders and inventory, working with members on service requests, permits and easements, and providing general assistance to the Operations Department. A complete job description is available upon request.

Requirements:

· The successful candidate must have a high school diploma with some related schooling/or equivalent experience.

· Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

· One to three years of office/administration and customer service experience, and experience using Microsoft Office software programs.

· A basic understanding of electrical distribution equipment such as meters and transformers, the ability to read system maps, and a general understanding of RUS accounting rules, work order procedures, materials, and construction units/specifications are preferred. Application and job description can be found on our website: www.traverseelectric.com or can be mailed or emailed to interested candidates upon request. Completed application and resume should be directed to Karen Lupkes, Office Manager, PO Box 66, Wheaton, MN 56296 or emailed to klupkes@traverseelectric.com. For more information or to request a job description please contact Karen Lupkes at 800-927-5443 or klupkes@traverseelectric.com. Application deadline is May 15, 2026. EOE.

Wheaton, MN is located in Traverse County, near the South Dakota and North Dakota borders, and is primarily agriculture centered. Wheaton is near Lake Traverse and Big Stone Lake. Wheaton offers walleye fishing, goose, pheasant, duck, and deer hunting – and, more recently, turkey and coyote. Wheaton also has superb healthcare access (hospital, clinic, long term care, eye and dental clinics) and an excellent PreK-12 public school system. Please visit www.cityofwheaton.com to see all the great things our community has to offer.