Journey Line Technician - Distribution

Nebraska Public Power District•Kearney, NE

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing construction, maintenance, and operation of District electrical systems, including transmission, subtransmission, and distribution lines; substations; and equipment in a safe and efficient manner. The role requires taking assigned after-hours standby duty regularly and ascending/descending wood poles and steel towers of any height without close supervision. The technician will also provide storm support as requested, both in and out of state, and safely construct and maintain transmission, subtransmission, and distribution lines and facilities while providing technical leadership in areas of responsibility. Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is a close-knit community that values safety, innovation, and employee growth, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to thrive personally and professionally. NPPD's power grid is recognized for its reliability and resilience, and the company prides itself on employee satisfaction and providing opportunities for long-term careers with advancement through robust training programs.

Requirements

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.
Thirty months as an Apprentice Line Technician is the normal previous experience requirement for Line Technician position and completion of the Line Technician written exam.
Four years of combined experience at the Apprentice and Line Technician levels is the normal minimum experience requirement for progression to Journey Line Technician.
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.
Journey Line Technician is required to work 69 kV and below.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Line Technician written exam.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Trim trees out of distribution and subtransmission conductors.
Service street and area lighting systems.
Accountable for miscellaneous other responsibilities as assigned or required.