Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Apprentice Line Technician Intern - Transmission Summer 2027 located at York Operations Center in York, Nebraska. Position closes October 31 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
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.
The incumbent must have successfully completed the first semester of college in the Utility Line program at either Metro Community College or Northeast Community College.
Incumbent must be certified to climb through an accredited institution.
Class A CDL required at the time of starting employment.
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.
Incumbent is accountable for miscellaneous other responsibilities as assigned or required.
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.
Pay Grade - 99 Hourly
Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $25.54/hour
Intern will be eligible for $1000 housing stipend.
Travel Required: More than 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.
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
Nebraska Public Power District is a public corporation and political subdivision of the state of Nebraska. We operate an integrated electric utility system including generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. We work in partnership with other utilities, businesses, and community leaders to serve more than 530,000 Nebraskans with retail or wholesale electric power and energy-related services. As a public power utility, we are governed by an 11-member Board of Directors, popularly elected from within our chartered territory which includes all or parts of 84 of Nebraska's 93 counties.
