Apprentice/Technician/Journey Line Technician - Distribution
About The Position
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Apprentice/Technician/Journey Line Technician - Distribution located at the York Operations Center in York, Nebraska. Position closes January 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. This position will report to the York Distribution Supervisor.Position SummaryPerform 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.Education, Training and ExperienceMust 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. Distribution Line Technician Progression Program. Apprentice Line Technician - Entry-level position. Line Technician - Thirty months as an Apprentice Line Technician is the normal previous experience requirement (as outlined in the Line Technician Progression Program) for this position and the completion of the Line Technician written exam. Journey Line Technician - Four years of combined experience at the Apprentice and Line Technician levels is the normal minimum experience requirement (as outlined in the Line Technician Progression Program) for progression to this position.Licenses and/or CertificationsMust 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.
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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Construction, maintenance, and operation of lines, substations, and equipment.
- Ascend and descend wood poles and steel towers of any height regularly to perform work, as required, in a safe and productive manner with and without close supervision.
- 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. Journey Line Technician is required to work 69 kV and below.
- Incumbent is expected to travel as assigned for work and to be available for duty per on-call schedules and storm support as determined by the Distribution Superintendent/Supervisor.
- Trim trees out of distribution and subtransmission conductors. Service street and area lighting systems.
- Incumbent is accountable for miscellaneous other responsibilities as assigned or required.
- Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
