Journeyman Distribution Line Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Nebraska Public Power District seeks an Apprentice/Line/Journey Distribution Technician for the York Operations Center in York, Nebraska. Requires line technician training or equivalent experience; travel 25% to 50% with occasional storm support across the state.

Wage scales vary by grade and duties. The role includes building and maintaining transmission, subtransmission and distribution lines, performing energized line work up to 69 kV, and ensuring safety and record-keeping standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate (certificate, diploma, or associate's degree) of an accredited line technician school or have an equivalent program.
• Line Technician: 30 months as an Apprentice Line Technician before progression.
• Journey Line Technician: four years combined experience at Apprentice and Line Technician levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and operation of transmission, subtransmission, and distribution lines; substations and equipment in a safe and productive manner.
• Ascend and descend wood poles and steel towers regularly to perform work with minimal supervision and provide storm support as needed.
• Safely construct and maintain lines and facilities while providing technical leadership in areas of responsibility.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

CDL Class A

Storm response

Safety procedures

Education

Line technician school certificate/diploma/associate degree

District-approved program certificate

Relevant field experience

Tools

Pole top and bucket truck operation

Job description

Nebraska Public Power District seeks an Apprentice/Line/Journey Distribution Technician for the York Operations Center in York, Nebraska. Requires line technician training or equivalent experience; travel 25% to 50% with occasional storm support across the state.

Wage scales vary by grade and duties. The role includes building and maintaining transmission, subtransmission and distribution lines, performing energized line work up to 69 kV, and ensuring safety and record-keeping standards.