Apprentice/Line/Journey Line Technician - Transmission

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Apprentice/Line/Journey Line Technician - Transmission

Kearney, NE, US, 68848-2170

Apprentice/Line/Journey Line Technician - Transmission

Posting Date:Tuesday May 20, 2025

Nebraska Public Power District is hiring! Join our team as a Apprentice/Line/Journey Line Technician - Transmission and become an important part of our NPPD story. We are proud of our history, powering every corner of Nebraska, every day, for half a century. We recognize that it takes a diverse group of individuals to move forward in the rapidly changing energy industry, and now is the time to power our own transformation. Come with us on our journey, walking alongside teammates and our customers, leading the way in providing safe, reliable, sustainable energy for all Nebraskans, all while protecting our environment, powering our lives, and realizing our dreams. That’s NPPD…the Power of People.

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Position Summary

This position's function is to 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. This position must make sound and logical, on-the-spot decisions, and respond to emergency situations, such as storm damage and equipment failures on short notice. Some overnight travel will be required.

Education, Training and Experience

Must be a graduate (certificate, diploma, or associate's degree) of an accredited utility line technician school.

OR

Achieve a certificate from an NPPD approved program.

OR

Have line technician experience with another utility or electrical contractor that is considered an acceptable equivalent to the formal education options listed.

Transmission Line Technician Progression Program.

Apprentice 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 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 Certifications

Must maintain Red Cross Community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications, Pole Top and Bucket Truck Rescue certifications. Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.

Essential Duties & 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 and/or without supervision.

Perform hot line maintenance on transmission lines of substation voltages 34.5 kV to 345 kV using the hot stick method and barehand method with the supervision of a Journey Line Technician or higher. Capable of doing energized live line work using rubber protective equipment while working from an insulated bucket, or of being trained to do this work.

Concentrate and be fully aware of responsibilities while on patrol of transmission lines within the grid system.

Install, revamp, modify switches in proper adjustment on transmission lines and substations within the grid system.

Cut trees and brush in our right-of-way and be familiar with and apply proper chemicals under proper and safe conditions in the control of trees and underbrush on the right-of-way clearance in the transmission grid systems.

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 with or without supervision.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus

Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion

Integrity/Excellence

Public Service/Environmental Stewardship

Safety

Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

Apprentice Line Technician - $38.15/hour

Line Technician - $45.77/hour

Journey Line Technician - $54.42/hour

Travel Required: 50% to 75% (With frequent overnight stays, more than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world.

Salary

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.

Retirement Savings

NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing.

Health & Wellness

At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles.

Other Benefits

Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.

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