Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc.

07/01/2026

Fergus Electric's offices in Lewistown and Roundup will be closed on Thursday, July 2nd and Friday, July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July holiday. Wishing America a Happy 250th Birthday.

06/11/2026

Employment Opportunity at Fergus Electric Cooperative

Position: Journeyman Lineman
Work Location: Roundup, MT
Employment Status: Regular Full-time

Open Until: Thursday, July 23, 2026

(Fergus Electric's Website link provided below)

Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a qualified journeyman lineman for a position in Roundup, Montana.

Fergus Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative serving over 7,000 meters in Central Montana. Roundup, Montana is nestled in the foothills of the Bull Mountains and blessed with abundant wildlife.

The successful candidate must possess a great attitude, good work ethic, and be committed to safety and service to co-op members. Fergus Electric is committed to having a strong safety program.

The co-op offers an excellent wage and benefit package.

Job requirements include a Union Journeyman Lineman Certification or the ability to acquire the certificate within 12 months, a high school diploma, and a valid Montana Class A Commercial Driver License, with an excellent driving record. An employment physical and a drug screen are required.

The successful candidate will be required to live no more than 15 miles from Roundup headquarters.

Construction, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems. Knowledge of RUS specifications is preferred.
Must have ability to climb wood power poles.
Must have ability to operate digger derricks, bucket trucks, backhoes, skid steers and snowcats.
Must comply with OSHA safety and health rules.
Must have knowledge and ability to perform hot work.
Must have basic computer skills.
Must be skilled and able to clear and maintain power line rights of way.
Must have effective communication skills.
Must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime during power outages and/or emergencies.
This position is active and requires daily lifting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Employment applications are available online at www.ferguselectric.coop; or call 406-538-3465 to request an application. Please send resume, cover letter and application to: Bret Nellermoe, Fergus Electric Co-op, Inc., 17067 US Highway 12, Roundup, MT 59072; email [email protected]. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc. (406) 538-3465

https://www.ferguselectric.coop/employment

06/10/2026

Attention Fergus Electric Co-op Members:

Many of the June 2026 mailing labels on our members' Rural Montana magazines were incorrectly addressed, and therefore were undeliverable. We regret the mishap, but we have found and corrected the address label issue and next month's magazine will be delivered to your address.

Since many of you will not receive your June 2026 Rural Montana magazines, we are providing the link to our website, so you can read the Fergus Features insert, and we are providing the link to Montana Electric Cooperatives' Association, so you can read the stories in the June 2026 Fifteenth Annual Reader Edition of the Rural Montana magazine.

Members who attended the 88th Annual Meeting last week received the June Rural Montana magazine in their registration welcome packet.

Fergus Electric has several June Rural Montana magazines available in our Lewistown office and in our Roundup office. Feel free to stop by either office and pick up a copy.

Be sure to check page 8 of the Fergus Features to see if your account number is one of the six listed in the Identify Account number section. If it is, please give us call and win a $35 credit on next month's statement! Thank you!

June 2026 Fergus Features (link)
https://www.ferguselectric.coop/sites/default/files/2026-06/june-2026-fergus-features-for-website.pdf

Montana Electric Cooperatives' Association (June 2026 Rural Montana magazine link)
https://lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=865259&p=0&view=issueViewer

https://www.mtco-ops.com/rural-montana/

If you had not been receiving the Rural Montana magazine prior to June 2026, please call our office and let us know. We use the Fergus Features insert to communicate updates and current events with our members, and we want every active member to receive the monthly Rural Montana magazine.

Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc. (406) 538-3465

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06/01/2026

ATTENTION: STUDENT MEMBERS ! ! !

Annual Meeting Scholarship Applications Deadline is TODAY, June 1

Today, June 1, 2026, is the deadline to submit your Application to be eligible for Scholarships that will be awarded during Fergus Electric Cooperative's 88th Annual Meeting of the Membership on Thursday, June 4 at the Trade Center in Lewistown.

Fergus Electric will be awarding a total of $100,000 in scholarships that will be split among Student Members who 1) Submit their completed application to Fergus Electric's Lewistown office by today, Monday, June 1, at 5:30 p.m., and 2) Attend the Annual Meeting on June 4, accompanied by their parent(s) or guardian.

Questions? Call Debby at Fergus Electric Cooperative, (406) 538-3465

Scholarship drawing to be held at the annual meeting

05/27/2026

Attention Member Students:

The Scholarship Application Deadline (June 1) is approaching fast. Do not miss out on this opportunity to receive a scholarship!!

The Annual Meeting Luck of the Draw Scholarship Application Deadline is next Monday, June 1.

Fergus Electric Cooperative's Board of Directors approved the Co-op awarding a total of $100,000 to member-students during Fergus Electric Cooperative's 88th Annual Meeting on June 4 at the Fergus Country Trade Center in Lewistown, MT.

To qualify, the member student must submit their completed Luck of the Draw Scholarship application to our office by the June 1 deadline and attend the annual meeting on Thursday, June 4 with their parent(s) or guardian.

The Scholarship Applications were included in the Fergus Features section of the May 2026 issue of the Rural Montana Magazine and are available on our website and at our Fergus Electric Co-op office!

Please see the links below for additional information.

https://ferguselectric.coop/sites/default/files/Fergus%20Features/May%202026.pdf

https://ferguselectric.coop/annual-meeting-scholarship-drawing

FERGUS ELECTRIC CO-OP'S MEMBER STUDENTS: DO NOT DELAY - APPLY TODAY!

05/21/2026

We will Remember and Honor Memorial Day

“I believe our flag is more than just cloth and ink. It is a universally recognized symbol that stands for liberty, and freedom. It is the history of our nation, and it’s marked by the blood of those who died defending it.”

– John Thune

Fergus Electric Cooperative offices will be closed Monday, May 25

05/20/2026

ATTENTION FERGUS ELECTRIC MEMBERS:

PHONE SCAM ALERT

Be on alert for fraudulent phone calls claiming to be from Fergus Electric asking you to provide or confirm your bank account number. Fergus Electric will never call you and ask for your bank account information or online login credentials.

Do not respond—hang up immediately.

If you are worried there might be an issue, call Fergus Electric or the bank directly. Never call back the number that called you.

Report the incident locally to the Montana Department of Justice or your local law enforcement agency.

04/30/2026

Drone Aerial Inspection of Overhead Power Lines: South Roundup

Fergus Electric has contracted Skyline Aviation, LLC to conduct an aerial drone patrol over our entire South Roundup substation. The patrols are planned to start today, April 29th. During these patrols, we will be recording the powerlines to identify any potential maintenance issues that require attention. The patrol is expected to last over the next three to four weeks.

Aerial inspections will take place on weekdays and weekends. If you have a locked gate or have any questions, please contact our Lewistown office at (406) 538-3465

04/30/2026

Re: Aerial inspection of overhead electrical facilities

In 2021, Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc. launched its aerial inspection program to visually inspect our overhead facilities. The drone operator flies the aircraft from pole-to-pole recording video footage. From the camera’s vantage point, we can identify various maintenance concerns that need addressed, such as chipped or broken insulators, loose or missing hardware, and vegetation issues. Using the information gleaned from the videos, we create service orders and then schedule a crew to take care of the maintenance. Our proactive line inspection program and subsequent maintenance help to ensure reliable service for years to come.

Fergus Electric is impressed with the program’s success and have hired Skyline Aviation, LLC to use drone technology to help inspect the overhead facilities across our service territory. The drone operator will record video of the powerline owned and maintained by Fergus Electric and will stop at the meter base. The video footage will be used for internal purposes only. Line maintenance is targeted to decrease the risk of fire, improve system reliability and increase the longevity of our vast electric system.

If you have any questions, issues or concerns, please call Bret Ophus at (406) 538-3465.

04/14/2026

Free Wood Chips Available!

Spring has arrived. We have a nice supply of free wood chips available.

Wood chips are available on a first come, first served basis. The wood chips are piled on the west (office) side of our Lewistown building near the solar panels.

Use wood chips to mulch around your trees, flower and garden beds.

Our office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Fergus Electric Cooperative, Inc. 406-538-3465