Powerline Tree Trimmer Foreman

Overview

Are you a natural leader with a love for working in the great outdoors? Does tackling trees and brush, even in the trickiest spots, sound like a challenge to relish? If so, branch out in your career and reach new heights!

• As our Powerline Tree Trimmer Foreman, you’ll be the guiding force behind our tree trimming crew, ensuring efficient and safe line clearing on both energized and de-energized lines.
• Provide daily direction, leadership and scheduling of day-to-day trimming tasks for the crew, obtaining permission as necessary from landowners for trimming work.
• Be familiar with all traffic laws, first aid, safety rules and regulations, operating transportation and work equipment in accordance with operating procedures, such as a basket truck, chipper and other equipment as instructed.
• This position requires heavy lifting and outdoor work in all kinds of weather.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Minnesota Class A CDL (or any valid non-MN interstate CDL), and medical card.
• Previous outdoor clearing-related experience is preferred.
• You must also possess, or obtain within six months, Minnesota Pesticide Applicator’s certification.
• This is a full-time, hourly, union position. Customer service skills are necessary.
• Upon offer of employment, FMEC will require the accepted applicant to pass a physical examination and drug/alcohol screening.
• Starting pay rate for this position is $32.42 per hour.
• See our website for a full job description c.coop.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 8 holidays each year
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, life insurance and long-term disability plans
• Retirement plan
• Health Savings Account and tax-free expense account for dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social and financial well-being

Interested parties should complete the application found online c.coop and submit or mail along with current résumé to:

Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative
Attn:
Human Resources
PO Box 611
Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007

Applications must be received by 3:30 on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer.