As a member you are a part owner of Brown County Rural Electrical Association and you have a say in how the cooperative is run.
View our member handbook, Articles of Incorporation, and By-Laws below.
New Member Handbook Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws Service Agreement
Apprentice Lineworker
Brown County REA, located in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, is seeking a full-time Apprentice Lineworker. Successful applicants will be able to operate equipment, perform construction, troubleshoot, repair and maintain the cooperatives electrical distribution system. Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions and be able to be on-call.
Applicant must have a valid MN Class A CDL, high school diploma, line worker training completion or equivalent experience in the electric distribution industry.
BCREA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life and disability insurance as well as vacation, sick leave and retirement plan.
Employment application available below and accepted through May 10, 2024. Send completed application to Brown County REA, Attention Brandon Havemeier, PO Box 529, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 or email to brandonh@bcrea.coop. Must pass a drug and alcohol test, medical exam and background checks.
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Hundreds gather for Brown County REA 87th annual meeting
Nearly 400 members and spouses, employees and guests of Brown County Rural Electrical Association (BCREA) gathered at the Sleepy Eye Event Center April 11th for the cooperative’s 87th Annual Meeting. A total of 204 members registered at the meeting.
Following a catered meal, District 6 Director Joel Christensen shared the invocation. During the business meeting, Board President Tom Hayes reviewed the past year. He highlighted the wholesale power supply generation portfolio changes and how electric cooperatives are adapting for future carbon-free mandates. CEO Mike Heidemann reviewed the 2023 audited financial report and discussed the Cooperative Cost of Services Study recently completed for BCREA by an engineering firm. Results from the study, increased equipment and material costs along with rising power costs have led to the need for a rate increase, which will be implemented in September. Read more
Temporary Worker Wanted
Brown County REA, located in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, is seeking one temporary worker to help during our summer construction and maintenance season. This position will require a variety of tasks associated with the responsibilities of building and maintaining overhead and underground electrical lines, along with tasks in the shop. Individuals must learn and practice BCREA's safety rules and regulation.
Applicant must be at least 16 years old and have a valid MN Driver’s License.
Employment application is available below. Complete and return to Brown County REA, Attention Brandon Havemeier, PO Box 529, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 or email to brandonh@bcrea.coop by April 30, 2024.
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