CCEC Stats
Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Fargo, Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric distribution system delivering power to around 60,000 accounts. CCEC employs just under 100 full-time employees at a variety of service centers in a 10-county area in southeastern North Dakota. CCEC has an all-power requirements contract with Minnkota Power Cooperative, our wholesale power supplier. Minnkota is headquartered in Grand Forks, N.D. and produces all of their power in North Dakota.
Core Values
• Safety • Integrity
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Community Mission
CCEC Benefits
To serve our members’ energy needs with affordable & reliable electricity.
Power Supply Mix (nameplate capacity)
• 58% N.D. Lignite Coal
• 33% N.D. Wind
• 7% N.D. Hydro
• 2% Other
Service Territory, Counties
CCEC serves all or parts of Barnes, Cass, Dickey, LaMoure, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Steele, Stutsman, and Traill counties
Office and Service Center
Locations • Fargo
Valley City
Kindred
Lisbon
CCEC Teams and Careers
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Long-term disability
Paid time off
Vacation
PTO
Sick leave
Holidays
Arthur • Insurance
Retirement plans
401k with employer match
Flexible spending account
Dependent care account
Health savings account
Wellness incentives
Safety incentives
Professional development and training opportunities • Volunteer opportunities in the community
Employer funded pension plan • Employee assistance program
Corporate Services
Corporate services handle all financial aspects of the cooperative, having to do with members, the system, materials, and employees.
• Accounting
• Human resources
• Purchasing
• Warehouse operations
Information Technology
The IT department at CCEC implements and administers all networks, software, and devices. They oversee the programs used for cyber security, billing, mapping, outage management, and more.
• Information systems
• Data analysis
• Network administration
• Security administration
Member & Energy Services
The member and energy services
team oversees member accounts services, commercial account services, energy management, marketing, and communications.
• Business accounts
• Communications
• Economic development
• Energy management
• Energy services (efficiency and conservation)
• Member support
Engineering & Operations
The engineering and operations division includes the power control center, engineers, and line crews who oversee the construction and maintenance of the system.
• Design and construction
• Fleet technicians
• Geographic info systems (GIS)
• Lineworkers
• Power control technicians
• System engineering
• Technical services
CCEC Careers
CCEC Apprentice Program
What does an electrical lineworker do?
After graduating and starting your career, you will be answering the call to power our members’ lives, operating, maintaining, and constructing a safe and reliable electrical grid. Every day is filled with new challenges and responsibilities including:
• Maintaining, operating, and constructing high-voltage lines and equipment
• Working in elevated positions using the most up-to-date safety equipment
• Being a first responder to restore power after a natural disaster and incidental outages
• Operating heavy equipment such as bucket trucks and digger derricks
• Building the smart grid and intelligent grid of the future
• Being an involved member of the community
Who is the ideal candidate?
• Problem-solver
• Enjoys the outdoors
• Comfortable with heights and able to work on your feet for long periods of time
• Must have a work-hard attitude and friendly demeanor
What is it?
• United States Department of Labor Appreticeship Program
• On-the-job experience as an apprentice lineworker
• Following program completion, qualified individuals earn a Journeyman Lineworker certification to practice linework in any state that recognizes Department of Labor programs
Who is eligible?
• Anyone who has completed the Lineworker Program and earned a Lineworker certificate from a credible institution is eligible to apply.
• Area schools with qualifying programs include:
• Bismarck State College
• Minnesota State Community & Technical College, Wadena
• Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount
• Mitchell Technical Institute
What are the benefits?
• Supervised by experienced journeyman lineworkers while learning through hands-on training.
• Offers competitive wages and excellent benefits.
• On-the-job hours count directly towards completion of journeyman lineworker certificate.
How do I enroll?
• Once you have completed a qualifying Lineworker program, you can apply to CCEC’s Lineworker Apprenticeship Program by filling out an application for an open position or leaving your resume on file for future openings.
• Selected candidates are interviewed, given a written test, and assessed through climbing and driving tests.
• Upon completion of these prerequisites, applicants will be considered for the program.
Apprenticeship Program contact: Sarah Rhea, HR Specialist 701-356-4405
srhea@kwh.com
Mike Mead, Manager of Safety 701-356-4474 mmead@kwh.com
Cass County Electric Cooperative Inc. is a tobacco-free work environment and participates in a drug and alcohol testing program (pre-employment test required). A background check will be conducted with an employment offer. Those with general inquiries or career opportunities can contact Human Resources, at humanresources@kwh.com.
