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We're an equal opportunity employer (EEO). All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. To learn more, view your EEO rights under the law, our EEO policy statement, and our pay transparency provision.
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Current openings
Customer Service Representative
Location
Jamestown, ND
Responsibilities
We have an opening for a Customer Service Representative at our Customer Service Center in Jamestown, ND. As a company, we continue to be innovative as we modernize our energy grid, enhance customers’ experiences, and work toward a cleaner energy future.
This position requires good organizational, excellent written and verbal communication, and customer service skills. Should be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and related computer programs. Experience in customer service, accounting, and marketing would be beneficial. Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.
Successful applicant will provide complete, accurate, and timely customer service and marketing service to all external and internal telephone and web customers.
Qualifications
We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals.
• Competitive wage & benefit package.
o The expected base compensation for this role is $40,000 - $49,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
o Incentive plans
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o Health, disability and life insurance plan options
• Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement! This includes safety – one of our values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.
• Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
• Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.
To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. Applications accepted through June 20, 2025.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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June 20, 2025Customer Service Representative
Location
Devils Lake, ND
Responsibilities
We have an opening for a Customer Service Representative at our Customer Service Center in Devils Lake, ND. As a company, we continue to be innovative as we modernize our energy grid, enhance customers’ experiences, and work toward a cleaner energy future.
This position requires good organizational, excellent written and verbal communication, and customer service skills. Should be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and related computer programs. Experience in customer service, accounting, and marketing would be beneficial. Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.
Successful applicant will provide complete, accurate, and timely customer service and marketing service to all external and internal telephone and web customers.
Qualifications
We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals.
• Competitive wage & benefit package.
o The expected base compensation for this role is $40,000 - $49,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
o Incentive plans
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o Health, disability and life insurance plan options
• Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement! This includes safety – one of our values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.
• Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
• Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.
To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. Applications accepted through June 20, 2025.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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June 20, 2025IT Systems Engineer
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Our successful employees ensure that our customers and communities have the power they need for modern life. Employees’ impact can take many forms. In this role, the IT Systems Engineer will design, configure, manage, and maintain enterprise systems.
As an Otter Tail Power IT Systems Engineer you will:
• Support the information system requirements of the company, including Microsoft server products, virtualization, data center infrastructure, and cloud technologies.
• Evaluate technical architecture to support the overall technology planning of the organization.
• Design and develop standards for systems including engineering standards, configuration standards, and support guidance documentation.
• Deploy and manage business critical systems and applications.
• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with internal teams to drive initiatives.
• Develop system-monitoring and support automation to enhance and scale the quality of support.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we’re looking for the following:
We are seeking candidates with a wide range of skills who are motivated to provide excellent internal customer support while determining tactics to improve the employee technical experience, while aligning with our core values: Integrity, Community, Safety, Resourcefulness, Customer Service and People. Some examples of what we are looking for include:
• There is a lot of innovation in our industry, and we want positive, can-do people who are resilient through the challenges that sometimes come with change.
• Strong ability to understand technical information and communicate solutions and recommendations to employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal relationship skills as you work to support employees with varying technical exposure and expertise.
• An independent thinker who is excited and driven to solve problems in creative ways.
• Experience supporting business critical systems.
Offering:
We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals.
• Competitive wage & benefit package.
o The expected base compensation for this role is $62,000 - $96,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
o Incentive plans
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o Health, disability and life insurance plan options
• Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement! This includes safety – one of our values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.
• Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
• Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.
If this sounds like a great fit for you, apply today. Don’t wait too long though! To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. We’ll accept applications through June 25, 2025.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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June 25, 2025Journeyman Transportation & I.C. Maintenance Mechanic
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. In this role, the Transportation Mechanic will support OTP operations by maintaining transportation vehicles.
· Inspect and perform regular and preventative maintenance on wide variety of transportation vehicles including digger derricks, aerial basket trucks, trenchers and related equipment and power plants.
· May assume full responsibility for emergency repairs in the absence of Foreman or Supervisor and direct work of others in such situations.
· This role will require travel within Otter Tail Power’s service territory to perform the work for on-site equipment or vehicles.
We’re seeking candidates with a wide range of skills who are motivated to complete complex projects with many potential variables while aligning with our core values: Integrity, Community, Safety, Resourcefulness, Customer Service and People. Some examples of what we’re looking for include:
· There’s a lot of innovation in our industry and we want positive, can-do people who are resilient through the challenges that sometimes come with change.
· High School education or equivalent and two years of technical training or equivalent experience in hydraulic systems or heavy-duty truck chassis, drive trains and related systems.
· Able to maintain a Class “A” CDL and I.C.C. health card.
Qualifications
Offering:
We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals.
· Competitive wage & benefit package.
o The expected base compensation for this role is $72,000 - $105,000. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
o Incentive plans
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o Health, disability and life insurance plan options
· Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement! This includes safety – one of our values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.
· Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
· Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.
If this sounds like a great opportunity, apply now! We’ll accept applications through July 6, 2025.
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July 06, 2025General Accountant
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
We have an opening for a General Accountant in Fergus Falls, MN. Our company’s commitment is to environmental, economic, and community stewardship and we balance each decision we make with the impact it has on our friends and neighbors.
For this role, we require a bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting or associates degree with equivalent work experience. Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and practices, and advanced skills using Excel, Word and Financial Information Systems is a must. Experience with Oracle Fusion, project accounting, FERC uniform system of accounts is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as high quality customer relation skills with internal and external parties. Attention to detail and accuracy, along with excellent time management skills are essential. Must have the ability to organize work for efficient completion, work independently, and collaborate with others in a joint effort to meet accounting cycle closing dates.
Successful applicant will process and prepare internal financial data for journal entries, monthly financial statement and variance analysis, reconciliations, and other financial reports. Perform tasks related to maintenance of the project accounting sub-system and financial analysis as requested.
Qualifications
We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals.
· Competitive wage & benefit package.
o The expected base compensation for this role is $52,000 - $65,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
o Incentive plans
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o Health, disability and life insurance plan options
· Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement! This includes safety – one of our values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.
· Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
· Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.
To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. Applications accepted through June 23rd, 2025.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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June 23, 2025Wash Attendant
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
We have an opening for a temporary Wash Attendant at our Fleet Service Center in Fergus Falls, MN.
Applicant should be a full-time student; part time students will be considered. This temporary position will be for approximately 20 hours a week during the school year and 40 hours per week during the summer months for up to 12 months duration.
Qualifications
Successful applicant will assist the Fleet Service Department in maintaining our fleet of vehicles, including washing and vacuuming vehicles; general cleaning of the shop; parts delivery and pick up; delivery of vehicles and various duties as assigned. The expected base compensation for this role begins at $16.00 per hour.
To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. In addition to the online application, please upload a current resume. Applications accepted through July 6, 2025.
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July 06, 2025Land Specialist
Location
Fergus Falls, MN
Responsibilities
Position: Land Specialist
Location: Within assigned Service Territory near and surrounding Fergus Falls, MN and Fargo, ND.
Description:
At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Our employees’ impact can take many forms. In this role, the Land Specialist will lead land and land rights acquisition and disposal. Our successful employees ensure that our customers and communities have the power they need for modern life.
Some examples of those activities include:
- Secure land rights through permits, licenses, easements, purchases, and other agreements
- Conduct title research to determine which parties must be included in various project discussions.
- Collaborate with various teams to determine line route selection.
- Lead settlements of damage claims as applicable.
· Our service territory includes ND and MN and travel, sometimes overnight, to various locations within those states will be necessary to be successful.
To be successful in this role, we’re looking for candidates who possess the following skills and traits:
· There’s a lot of innovation in our industry and we want positive, can-do people who are resilient through the challenges that sometimes come with change.
· This role is heavily collaborative, so someone who is team-oriented with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills is most likely to succeed and enjoy the role.
· You’ll love this role if you’re detail-oriented while able to see the big picture.
· Project and contract management experience utilizing tools and/or techniques in developing, managing, and implementing multiple projects and contracts concurrently.
· A bachelor’s degree in business or accounting or equivalent work experience.
Qualifications
Offering:
We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals.
· Competitive wage & benefit package.
o The expected base compensation for this role is $57,000 - $72,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
o Incentive plans
o Employee Stock Ownership options
o Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
o Health, disability and life insurance plan options
· Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement! This includes safety – one of our values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.
· Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
· Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.
Resume deadline
June 30, 2025
