Apprentice/Line/Journey Line Technician - Distribution

Nebraska Public Power District • Kearney, NE

8d • $39 - $56

About The Position

Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us! By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you’re becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth. Here, you’re not just an employee; you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other. Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development. With us, you’ll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you’re making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of. Get to know us more here Position Summary Perform construction, maintenance, and operation of District electrical systems, including transmission, subtransmission, and distribution lines; substations; and equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Take assigned after-hours standby duty on a regular basis. Ascend and descend wood poles and steel towers of any height regularly to perform work, as required, in a safe and productive manner without close supervision. Provide storm support as requested both in and out of state. Safely construct and maintain transmission, subtransmission, and distribution lines and facilities while providing the technical leadership in areas of responsibility. Education, Training and Experience Must be a graduate (certificate, diploma, or associate's degree) of an accredited line technician school. OR Achieve a certificate from a District-approved program. OR Have documented line technician experience with another utility or electrical contractor that is considered an acceptable equivalent to the formal education options listed. Distribution Line Technician Progression Program. Apprentice Line Technician - Entry-level position. Line Technician - Thirty months as an Apprentice Line Technician is the normal previous experience requirement (as outlined in the Line Technician Progression Program) for this position and the completion of the Line Technician written exam. Journey Line Technician - Four years of combined experience at the Apprentice and Line Technician levels is the normal minimum experience requirement (as outlined in the Line Technician Progression Program) for progression to this position.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate (certificate, diploma, or associate's degree) of an accredited line technician school.
• Achieve a certificate from a District-approved program.
• Have documented line technician experience with another utility or electrical contractor that is considered an acceptable equivalent to the formal education options listed.
• Must maintain Red Cross Community cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications and pole top and bucket truck rescue certifications.
• Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) required.

Responsibilities

• Construction, maintenance, and operation of lines, substations, and equipment.
• Ascend and descend wood poles and steel towers of any height regularly to perform work, as required, in a safe and productive manner with and without close supervision.
• Operation and maintenance of District vehicles and hydraulic equipment.
• Installation and maintenance of services, and installation and removal of meters.
• Analyze and initiate corrective action on outages, and troubleshoot service-related problems.
• Accurate and timely record keeping, such as, material, time, and equipment documents.
• Issue and return stores materials.
• Perform energized line work.
• Journey Line Technician is required to work 69 kV and below.
• Incumbent is expected to travel as assigned for work and to be available for duty per on-call schedules and storm support as determined by the Distribution Superintendent/Supervisor.
• Trim trees out of distribution and subtransmission conductors.
• Service street and area lighting systems.
• Incumbent is accountable for miscellaneous other responsibilities as assigned or required.
• Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree