• Wind Technician I

    Allete (Lake Benton, MN)


    Wind Technician I

     

    Location Lake Benton, MN

     

    Application Close Date 1/13/26

     

    Business Unit ALLETE Clean Energy, Inc.

    Employment Type:

    ALLETE - Non-Union

    FLSA Status:

    Non Exempt

     

    ALLETE Clean Energy MINNESOTA

     

    ALLETE Clean Energy, an ALLETE company headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, develops, acquires and manages renewable energy projects and delivers clean-energy solutions in multiple states. This position is based in Lake Benton in southwest Minnesota, working for the Lake Benton I wind farm. The rural setting offers small-town charm, a large lake for recreation or fishing, and horseback riding and hiking trails in the nearby Hole-in-the-Mountain Park on Buffalo Ridge. At Lake Benton, ALLETE Clean Energy operates 139 Zond 750-kilowatt wind turbines. ALLETE Clean Energy plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE’s sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Under direct supervision, performs entry-level preventative maintenance and repair activities on wind turbines, consistent with company quality guidelines and other company policies and procedures.

    + Demonstrates the ability to learn the aspects of defect detection and repair of the wind turbines and heavy equipment (crane) rigging and directing.

    + Close attention to safety required , plus working safely to protect self and others at all times through knowledge of and adherence to company safety rules.

    REQUIRED EDUCATION:

    + High School diploma or equivalent required

    + Preference may be given to applicants that have completed a wind technician training program.

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

    + No experience required.

    + Preference may be given to candidates with technical wind industry or technical experience working with hydraulic, electrical and mechanical maintenance.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

    + This position will report regularly in person to Lake Benton MN.

    + Valid Driver’s license and DOT Medical Certificate and ability to maintain them required.

    + Must be able to meet the typical Physical/Mental/Environmental demands of the position:

    + This is a very physically active job done outdoors in all kinds of weather. You will need to be able to climb, carry up to 100 pounds, and at times work in cramped positions.

    + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; particulate matter, loud noise levels, risk of electrical shock, and occasionally exposed to hazardous chemicals.

    + Requires excellent communication skills.

    + Possess the ability to read and have a basic understanding of operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and diagrams.

    + Basic knowledge of the use and care of of various hand tools and equipment utilized in this position

    + This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

    + The expected hourly compensation range for this position is $23.10 - $28.40. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.

    + Compensation Incentive Program

    + Retirement Benefits

    + Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

    + Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits

    + Paid Time Off

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Professional Development Opportunities

    + Community Engagement, and more.

     

    Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

     

    External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

     

    This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier. ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

     

    If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553. EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled