Current Openings

Don’t see a current job opening that suits your qualifications but are still interested in working at the Co-op?

Please let us know! Submit your resume and for the next year, when an opening occurs for a position you select, we will send you an email inviting you to apply.

Keep Me In Mind
  • As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Flathead Electric Cooperative is committed to hiring the top talent to serve as a team member. We will provide a reasonable accommodation to any person with a disability that is seeking employment with the Cooperative. If you would like to apply for a job and need an accommodation or special assistance, please contact us.
  • All voice telephone numbers may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the State Relay Service at 711.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation
  • We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation program for all employees. Our Union employees’ compensation and terms of employment are negotiated with Local 768 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and set out in our Collective Bargaining Agreement. For non-Union employees, wage ranges are adjusted annually to reflect the current market in the electric industry and merit increases are based on performance.

Financial Wellbeing
  • Retirement Security (RS) Plan (defined benefit plan)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
  • Metlife Will preparation/estate planning services
  • Exclusive employee discounts at local vendors/retailers and national brands through the National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (NRECA)!

Health & Insurance
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible medical & dependent care spending accounts
  • Pharmacy coverage
  • FirstSteps pregnancy & maternity support program
  • Teledoc for virtual medical and counseling care 24/7/365
  • Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
  • Group & Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Additional supplemental insurance
  • Centers for Excellence specializing in Cancer, Joint & Spine, Bariatric, and Transplants

Time Away
  • Paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
  • Seven (7) paid holidays each year

Wellness & Safety
  • Our employee’s overall health and well-being is a top priority. It is our goal for everyone to experience a high quality of life at work and at home.
  • Safety is our Number One Priority – and the Co-op is committed to working with our employees to maintain a safe workplace.
  • The Co-op provides:
    • Safety training for all employees
    • A “speak up” safety culture
    • Opportunities to serve on the Safety Committee and be a Safety Champion
    • LifeStrategies online counseling support (24/7/365)
    • WebMD “FutureMe” wellness program offering assessments, goal setting tools, activities, incentives, and rewards!
    • Annual wellness/biometric screenings
    • Fitness challenges
    • Grief Counseling services through MetLife
    • Workstation ergonomics assessments
    • Tobacco cessation program

Eligibility for and the terms and conditions of our employee benefits are governed by written plan documents and the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the IBEW Local 768 for union positions. These benefit plans, programs, policies, or practices may change.

Professional Development
  • On the job training and continuing education
  • Tuition reimbursement for college courses up to $5,000 per year
  • Opportunity for internal advancement
  • Internal online Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Leadership development, education and support through employee-focused LIFT group (Leading Into the Future Together)

Perks of Working With Us
  • Employee Appreciation Party and events throughout the year
  • Employee Family Summer Party
  • Holiday Luncheon
  • Holiday turkey/ham, and gift card
  • Birthday gift card
  • Years of Service awards
  • Company Logo Gear and Much More!

Eligibility for and the terms and conditions of our employee benefits are governed by written plan documents and the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the IBEW Local 768 for union positions. These benefit plans, programs, policies, or practices may change.

The Cooperative Spirit

The Co-op is “owned” by our members. Because we hire locally, this means our employees are members too. We engage with a cooperative spirit in everything we do – teams helping each other across the departments, employees helping our members, and the Co-op helping the communities we serve. Employees have numerous opportunities to serve our communities through outreach activities (such as the local fair, Home & Garden Show, annual membership meetings, etc.), and by serving as an Employee Ambassador and focusing on member engagement.

The Co-op’s goals:

Attract

Attract and retain diverse employees with high skill levels who are committed to furthering the goals, objectives, and values of our organization.

Encourage Encourage employees to continually develop and apply the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet the needs of our business and members in the communities we serve.

Reward

Reward employees for their performance, accountability, and contributions.

Reinforce

Reinforce teamwork and collaboration across departments and teams.

Hire, Grow, Plan

Hire the best, grow talent internally, and plan for succession.