Crew Supervisor (Internal Position Only)

The Crew Supervisor supervises all activities of the MVEC construction and maintenance crews. Provides backup supervision of MVEC contractors, technical services, dispatch, warehouse, mechanic shop, facility maintenance, and locators. Ensure MVEC meets its mission of providing safe and reliable power.   

The Supervisory Team is empowered to successfully lead MVEC’s day-to-day operations. The Supervisory Team spends most time on operational tasks, are subject matter experts for their areas and suggest “what’s” and develop and implement “how’s”. Leading by example, the Supervisory Team’s focus is to:

• Empower and retain successful Team Members ensuring cooperative objectives are met. They effectively establish priorities, develop processes, and manage resources.
• Help review and maintain accurate cooperative policies and procedures to follow.
• Be responsible to proactively resolve issues and implement programs to further MVEC’s strategy.
• Be responsible for recruit, onboard, train, coach, evaluate performance and provide disciplinary action of direct reports, including decisions related to reward, transfer, suspension, promotion, or any commendation-related action.
• Work cooperatively across departments, communicate effectively and be responsive.

All Team Members are accountable to MVEC's vision and mission, serving the membership and Team with servant leadership, dedication to safety and following the Team Member handbook.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and prioritizes the daily activities of the construction & maintenance crews while adhering to the MVEC/IBEW Local Union 160 Labor Agreement.
• Ensures the yearly construction work-plan is accomplished on-time, within budget, and absent unscheduled outages.
• Serves as training coordinator for apprentice line personnel to assure they are properly trained.
• Work closely with Engineering and Operations to support all phases of construction projects, facilitating communication, coordinating resources, resolving issues, and ensuring successful project completion.
• Regularly visits construction and maintenance sites to oversee crew activities, perform and document field audits and inspections of worksites, equipment, and facilities, and verify adherence to safety requirements, established procedures, and quality standards.
• Back up the coordination of restoration efforts during major outages and provides other assistance as outlined in the Cooperative's restoration of power procedure.
• Coordinate with external electrical and other utilities to reduce construction costs and generate additional revenue.
• Duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Power line worker Vo-tech degree                               
• 15 years of construction line work experience          
• 3 years of Foreman, Lead Foreman, or Supervisor experience
• Certified in D.O.T. Drug and Awareness (or able to obtain within 6 months)                                                            
• Valid MN CDL drivers license and good driving record
• Knowledge in all aspects of power line construction and maintenance
• Strong emphasis on electrical technology                   
• Working knowledge of standard computer applications
• Proficient in the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate
• Knowledge of RUS Materials and Specifications for Line Construction and ability to read and interpret staking sheets

Schedule/Location:

On-site at our office location in Jordan, MN.

Safety Class:

This position requires a valid CDL driver's license. Along with additional CDL requirements, this position is subject to pre-employment drug screens. This position is also subject to random drug screening during employment. Both screenings include cannabis and hemp-derived products. 

Pay and Benefits:

Starting Pay Range: $125,830 - $138,413/annually

Pay will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and education.

MVEC’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.

Applicant must be committed to providing service beyond members’ expectations and follow through on commitments.

This internal position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration.

MVEC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer