Apprentice Line Technician Intern - Transmission Summer 2027

Nebraska Public Power District•York, NE

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Internship's function is to learn and mentor from experienced line technicians in the field for a period of time beginning mid-May and ending mid-August 2027. Incumbents must have successfully completed their freshman year of school with an accredited institution majoring in Utility Line. The incumbent will climb wood poles, steel towers, microwave and radio towers up to 300 plus feet to perform repairs, maintenance and construction duties as required to ensure effective operation of NPPD's Transmission Grid system, in a safe and efficient manner. Incumbent must be certified to climb through courses offered at school. Overnight travel will be required. Incumbent will be required to complete a background check, physical, and drug screen prior to starting with the District. Incumbent will be required to report wearing safety shoes that meet ASTM F2413-05 specifications. Incumbent must live within 120 minutes of your reporting office in accordance with OG-T&D-GU-029, Off-Duty Response Time Guidelines.

Requirements

Successfully completed the first semester of college in the Utility Line program at either Metro Community College or Northeast Community College.
Certified to climb through an accredited institution.
Class A CDL required at the time of starting employment.
Must have successfully completed their freshman year of school with an accredited institution majoring in Utility Line.
Must be certified to climb through courses offered at school.
Must live within 120 minutes of your reporting office in accordance with OG-T&D-GU-029, Off-Duty Response Time Guidelines.
Must complete a background check, physical, and drug screen prior to starting with the District.
Must report wearing safety shoes that meet ASTM F2413-05 specifications.

Responsibilities

Ascend and descend wood poles, and steel towers of any height, microwave and radio towers up to 300 feet to perform work as required in a safe and productive manner with supervision.
Concentrate and be fully aware of responsibilities while on patrol of transmission lines within the grid system.
Maintain favorable public relations with property owners, other District personnel, business establishments, and customers.
Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment assigned, according to District policies and procedures.
Operate and maintain mobile and hydraulic aerial equipment associated with construction and maintenance including digger derricks.
Accountable for miscellaneous other responsibilities as assigned or required.
Accountable for other duties as assigned.