Industry Detail

Utilities

Industries in the Utilities subsector provide electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage removal through a permanent infrastructure of lines, mains, and pipes. Establishments are grouped together based on the utility service provided and the particular system or facilities required to perform the service.

Regional Employers

HUTCHINSON UTILITIES	HUTCHINSON
WILLMAR MUNICIPAL UTILITIES	WILLMAR
STEARNS ELECTRIC ASSN	MELROSE
XCEL ENERGY	BECKER
EAST CENTRAL ENERGY	BRAHAM
GREAT RIVER ENERGY	ELK RIVER
WRIGHT HENNEPIN ELECTRIC	ROCKFORD

Occupations in Demand

Occupational Title	Wage	Education and Training Requirements
Customer Service Representatives	$ 32,669.46	Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$ 74,875.79	Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$ 59,904.54	Work experience (in related occupation)
Power Plant Operators	$ 62,023.46	Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)