Co-op Contractors

With a 10-county service area, nearly 6,000 miles of line, and almost 61,000 accounts, installing, maintaining, and keeping the power running takes a massive effort. CCEC augments its workforce with contractors to help with some of the heavy lifting to make it happen.

The companies below provide crucial services that aid our maintenance efforts. If you see them out in the field, there’s a chance they’re helping us keep the power on for you. If you have a question about our contractors or the work they perform, call our office at 701-356-4400.

Co-op contractors

LOCATING

Assists with 811 locates

• This role used to be performed by a contractor and will now be completed by the cooperative's new employee locating team

UNDERGROUND WORK

Removes, repairs, and installs underground electric distribution lines

• Dakota Hills Electric
• Dan’s Directional Drilling
• Jerry’s Excavating
• Moritz Excavating
• MPM Construction
• ND Underground

VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

Keeps tree limbs clear of power lines to prevent fires and power outages

• Carr’s Tree Service

YARD RESTORATION

Restores impacted member property

• Jack Martin Engineering
• Opp Construction

YARD LIGHTS

Conducts light maintenance and replacements

• Dakota Hills Electric

POLE TESTING

Marks aged, damaged, or unsuitable poles for replacement

• Utility Inspection Services

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Painting, leveling transformers, and minor restorations

• Jack Martin Engineering