Apprentice/Line/Journey Line Technician - Distribution

Nebraska Public Power District • McCook, NE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice/Line/Journey Line Technician performs construction, maintenance, and operation of Nebraska Public Power District electrical systems, including transmission, subtransmission, and distribution lines, substations, and equipment. Work must be performed safely and efficiently, often without close supervision. The role regularly requires ascending and descending wood poles and steel towers of any height.

The incumbent takes assigned after-hours standby duty, travels as assigned, and provides storm support in and out of state as requested. The position also provides technical leadership in areas of responsibility while safely constructing and maintaining lines and facilities. Travel is estimated at 25% to 50%, typically within Nebraska, with no or minimal overnight stays.

Requirements

• Meet the Apprentice Technician educational requirements.
• Internal incumbents must satisfactorily pass all requirements of the Line Technician Training Program.
• External candidates hired at the Line Technician level must enter the Line Technician Progression Program for experienced personnel.
• For Line Technician progression, 30 months as an Apprentice Line Technician is the normal previous experience requirement, along with completion of the Line Technician Written Exam.
• For Journey Line Technician progression, four years of combined experience at the Apprentice and Line Technician levels is the normal minimum experience requirement.
• Maintain Red Cross Community CPR and First Aid Certifications, Pole Top Rescue Certification, and Bucket Truck Rescue Certification.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Able to perform regular climbing of wood poles and steel towers of any height.
• Available for assigned after-hours standby duty, on-call schedules, travel, and storm support.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and operate transmission, subtransmission, and distribution lines, substations, and equipment.
• Regularly ascend and descend wood poles and steel towers of any height to perform work safely and productively without close supervision.
• Operate and maintain District vehicles and hydraulic equipment.
• Install and maintain services, and install and remove meters.
• Analyze outages, initiate corrective action, and troubleshoot service-related problems.
• Maintain accurate and timely records for materials, time, and equipment; issue and return stores materials.
• Perform energized line work; Journey Line Technicians are required to work on 34.5 kV and below.
• Travel as assigned and be available for duty according to on-call schedules and storm-support needs.
• Provide storm support as requested, both in and out of state.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid medical
• Training opportunities
• Annual Incentive Program may supplement total compensation, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed