Electric Power Line Apprentice – Distribution Tech

Nebraska Public Power District; Lexington (NE); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Nebraska Public Power District in Lexington, NE is seeking skilled technicians for construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical systems. The role requires the ability to ascend wood poles and steel towers safely and to participate in after-hours standby duties.

Applicants should meet Apprentice Line Technician education requirements; Certified CDL is required, and Switchman certification must be obtained within six months. Excellent benefits accompany the competitive hourly pay scale.

Qualifications

• Must meet the Apprentice Line Technician educational requirements.
• External incumbents hired into the Line Technician level will be required to enter the Line Technician Progression Program.
• Journey Line Technician requires four years combined experience at apprentice and Line Technician levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and operation of the NPPD electrical systems.
• Take assigned after-hours standby duty regularly.
• Ascend/descend poles and towers to perform work safely and without close supervision.

Skills

Customer Focus

Safety

Teamwork

Public Service/Environmental Steward

Education

Line Technician Training Program

Apprentice Line Technician education

Journey Line Technician experience

Job description

Nebraska Public Power District in Lexington, NE is seeking skilled technicians for construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical systems. The role requires the ability to ascend wood poles and steel towers safely and to participate in after-hours standby duties.

Applicants should meet Apprentice Line Technician education requirements; Certified CDL is required, and Switchman certification must be obtained within six months. Excellent benefits accompany the competitive hourly pay scale.