What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Worker position at Northwestern Energy?
Production Worker
Work Location: Butte, MT
Pay range: $35.16 to $38.40 per hour per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Depending On Experience (June 1, 2025: $36.30 to $39.65 per hour)
Employment Status: Seasonal Full-time (layoff expected 12/01/2025, subject to recall the following spring)
External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
About this position:
The Production Worker performs various manual labor and equipment operation tasks to assist the gas crew to install, maintain, and service gas distribution lines and equipment.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:
- 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
- Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
- Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid training opportunities
- Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays
Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
About this job:
- Assist the gas crew to install, maintain, and service gas distribution lines and equipment
- Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations
- Respond to natural gas emergencies and service work regarding all aspects of natural gas
- Safely and skillfully operate heavy equipment, shovels and hand tools to dig around pipelines and other utilities, uncover lines, and backfill trenches
- Use heavy handheld tamping or jackhammer equipment to prepare or finish site work
- Complete finish work associated with gas services including wrapping and coating pipes
- Work overtime including call out availability for evening and weekend shifts-especially in response to acute service needs
- Work as a team member to safely and efficiently complete work activities
- Communicate as needed to maintain safe working conditions
- Work in all climates including very cold, high winds, high heat, humidity, etc
- Perform individual lift of equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
- All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must meet "operator qualification" standards to ensure qualification to perform assigned tasks including recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions as specified in Title 49 CFR, Part 192
- Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record required. Commercial Driver's license highly desirable and will likely be required in the future
- Complete HAZMAT programs within 6 months of hire
- Qualified heavy equipment operator
- Access, operate and exit heavy equipment safely and effectively (e.g. backhoes, forklifts and various size trucks, with or without trailers)
- Knowledge of applicable codes and safety policies/procedures
- Computer skills essential
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Looking for candidates with interest/aptitude potential to move into apprenticeship
- Continued employment dependent upon overall performance and success in moving into the apprenticeship program
- Selection into an apprenticeship will require the successful candidate to agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations
Requisition #4722
Posting Dates: April 3, 2025 through April 17, 2025
Department/Division: Distribution Operations
Employment Physical: Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: None
Telecommuting: None
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com.
Salary : $35 - $38
