Apprentice/Line/Journey Line Technician - Distribution

Lexington, NE • Full Time

About the role

Perform construction, maintenance, and operation of the NPPD 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.

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 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 34.5 KV and below.
• Travel as assigned for work and be available for duty per on-call schedules and storm support as determined by the Distribution Superintendent/Supervisor.
• Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must meet the Apprentice Technician educational requirements.
• Internal incumbents must have satisfactorily passed all requirements of the Line Technician Training Program.
• External incumbents hired into the Line Technician level will be required to enter the 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 for this position and the completion of the Line Technician Written Exam.
• Journey Line Technician: Four years combined experience at the Apprentice and Line Technician levels is the normal minimum experience requirement for progression to this position.

Licenses and 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.
• Switchman certification must be obtained within the first six months of employment and maintained thereafter.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion
• Integrity/Excellence
• Public Service/Environmental Stewardship
• Safety

Pay

• Apprentice Line Technician: $39.29/hour
• Line Technician: $47.15/hour
• Journey Line Technician: $56.06/hour

In addition to the base salary, NPPD employees may also be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid medical leave
• Training opportunities

Schedule

Travel required: Up to 25% (with frequent overnight stays, more than 3 per month, typically within the state of Nebraska). Travel may fluctuate by business need.