At Dairyland, we recognize that our employees are our most important asset. That's why you come first!

Our People First culture is defined by 8 categories that help our teams continue to succeed each day.

Safety Culture

Dairyland is a team of dedicated, safety-conscious employees. Safety is our highest priority and our goal is to be a zero-incident workplace. Everyone Home Safe Every Day emphasizes our cooperative commitment to safe practices in and out of the workplace.

Guided by the seven Cooperative Principles, Dairyland is committed to powering our communities and empowering our cooperative members to improve the quality of their lives - that's the cooperative difference!

Employees are Dairyland's most powerful asset. Attracting and retaining talented people is essential for sustainability, requiring robust employee education and apprenticeship opportunities.

Dairyland invests in the professional and personal growth of its employees through numerous opportunities such as leadership training, conferences, community involvement and more. 

As part of Dairyland’s mission to improve the quality of life for cooperative members, Dairyland’s Contributions Committee manages an annual budget of charitable funds to be donated throughout the year.

Contributions support community events, specific projects for charitable organizations or general donations focused in our service territory or areas in which Dairyland employees live. Organizations are mainly non-profits and donations are targeted towards organizations/services that focus on community service, education, environmental stewardship or emergency/community crisis funds.

“I’ve always been thankful to be on the team at Dairyland Power.  The people, culture and opportunities to improve myself have been exceptional.  During each and every stage of my 25 years at Dairyland, there have been mentors that helped me succeed.  I don’t think you always see that from your employer.  My experience has been an incredibly positive one.  Just a great place to work."
-Eric Hammes (System Operations Center)

 "The size of Dairyland as an organization is ideal for opportunities to grow beyond your primary role. The people leaders really push and encourage employees to take ownership and provide opportunities to grow in their careers."
-Supriya Chathadi (System Operations)

"I started at DPC on construction building line as an apprentice, advancing to a journeymen and foreman. I transferred to DPC’s West area maintenance crew out of Harmony, MN working as a journeyman maintenance lineworker. My goal was to advance to an office position, I took advantage of DPC’s tuition reimbursement program and completed a few online courses that I needed to finish my degree. This allowed me to accept a new role as a work method coordinator writing safe work practices and procedures. This position was a great opportunity and helped me grow professionally."
- Shannon Duwe (Transmission Services)