Area Supervisor

Dairyland Power Cooperative

. Safely administer maintenance, operation, repair, and construction projects for transmission facilities in the assigned area .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeHarmony • Minnesota • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $117,800 - $176,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing transmission maintenance and construction projects, ensuring safety compliance, and leading diverse teams. Proficient in budget management, labor relations, and utilizing Enterprise Asset Management systems to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Transmission Maintenance ManagementSupervisory ExperienceLabor Relations KnowledgeElectric Transmission System KnowledgeBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Lineworker ExperienceUtility EngineeringOperation and MaintenanceSafety InstructionTool ManagementTest Equipment OperationComputer CompetencyDocumentation AdministrationWork Process ImprovementEmergency Repair Projects

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCustomer RelationsLeadershipConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) SystemTwo-Way RadioComputerInspection RecordsMaintenance Records

Certifications & Qualifications

Vocational Lineworker/Utility DiplomaBachelor of Science DegreeValid Driver’s LicenseValid CDL (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Dairyland Safety RulesTransmission FacilitiesMaintenance ProgramsLabor Agreement ProvisionsApprentice Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Safely administer maintenance, operation, repair, and construction projects for transmission facilities in the assigned area
Supervise and support Transmission Maintenance staff
Manage tooling, inspection and maintenance records, spare parts, vehicles, equipment, drawings, instructional materials, and department procedures
Enforce Dairyland Safety Rules and Practices and provide safety instruction and daily leadership
Develop daily and weekly work schedules for maintenance and construction programs
Set goals and expectations, address performance and conflicts, and select, train, and evaluate staff
Supervise maintenance, construction, and emergency repair projects
Provide information to the Manager, Transmission Line to improve maintenance programs
Maintain relationships with member cooperative leadership, employees, and members
Implement the department training plan and maintain qualification records
Administer Labor Agreement provisions and apprentice employee documentation
Conduct routine employee safety meetings
Assist with departmental budgets and monitor adherence to budgets
Provide switching training on “Clearance and Live Line” procedures
Further develop and utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system
Recommend actions for continual work process improvement
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Vocational lineworker/utility diploma plus 10 years lineworker experience OR Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering, physics, and/or mathematics plus seven (7) years’ experience in utility engineering, operation, and/or maintenance areas
May consider high school diploma with twelve (12) years lineworker experience
At least two years’ experience required in a demonstrated leadership role (supervisory experience at Dairyland or elsewhere)
Labor relations with a working knowledge of the labor agreement
Administration skills
Knowledge of electric transmission system and equipment
Computer competency
Budget responsibilities
Verbal and written communication skills
Customer relations skills
Valid Driver’s License required
Valid CDL preferred
Ability to manipulate/operate test equipment (40 lbs.), computer, telephone, two-way radio, camera, binoculars, ladder and hand tools
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in extreme cold, extreme heat, extreme noise, and mechanical, electrical, chemical and dust hazards
On-call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week
Must reside or relocate within a 60-minute reporting time of the Harmony, MN Service Center
Ability to work effectively with and motivate diverse groups of people

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
Life insurance
Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
Paid Time Off
Robust Wellness Program
New Flexible Work Program
Tuition Reimbursement