Journey Distribution Technician

Nebraska Public Power District•York, NE

12d•$39 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Public Power District is hiring an Apprentice, Line, or Journey Distribution Technician at its York Operations Center in York, Nebraska. The position performs construction, maintenance, and operation of District electrical systems, including transmission, subtransmission, and distribution lines, substations, and equipment, safely and efficiently. The technician provides technical leadership in areas of responsibility and may work with or without close supervision. The role requires regular climbing of wood poles and steel towers of any height. The incumbent performs energized line work; Journey Line Technicians work on systems at 69 kV and below. The position includes regular after-hours standby duty, travel as assigned, on-call availability, and storm support in and out of state. Travel is estimated at 25% to 50%, typically within Nebraska with fewer than three overnight stays per month, though this may fluctuate with business needs. The position is available at three progression levels: Apprentice Line Technician (entry level), Line Technician, and Journey Line Technician. Compensation listed is $39.29 per hour for Apprentice, $47.15 per hour for Line, and $56.06 per hour for Journey. Employees may also be eligible for an Annual Incentive Program. NPPD offers medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical leave, and training opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited line technician school with a certificate, diploma, or associate's degree; or obtain a certificate from a District-approved program; or have documented line technician experience with another utility or electrical contractor that is accepted as equivalent.
Maintain Red Cross Community CPR and first aid certifications.
Maintain pole top and bucket truck rescue certifications.
Hold a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL).
For Line Technician progression, normally have 30 months as an Apprentice Line Technician and complete the Line Technician written exam.
For Journey Line Technician progression, normally have four years of combined experience at the Apprentice and Line Technician levels.
Be available for regular after-hours standby duty, assigned travel, on-call schedules, and storm support.
Be able to regularly ascend and descend wood poles and steel towers of any height.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and operate transmission, subtransmission, and distribution lines, facilities, substations, and equipment.
Climb wood poles and steel towers of any height regularly to perform required work safely and productively.
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 systems at 69 kV and below.
Travel as assigned and remain available for duty under on-call schedules and storm support requirements, including support in and out of state.
Trim trees away from distribution and subtransmission conductors.
Service street and area lighting systems.
Perform other assigned or required duties.