Line Technician - (Various Metro Centers)

Overview

Construct, maintain, and operate electrical transmission and distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities

• apprentice training
• equipment operation
• system maintenance
• customer liaison
• installation
• crew leadership

Tasks

-Participate in on-the-job training of apprentice line technicians. -Operate heavy construction equipment including digger derrick trucks, reach trucks, hydraulic and pneumatic tools as well as various hand tools and other equipment. -Construct, maintain, and operate District transmission and distribution system equipment and facilities in a manner that ensures a high level of customer service, system reliability and employee safety. -Works with the Crew Leader in customer contacts regarding temporary outages, property damage, etc. -Performs installation and connection of poles, lines, transformers, switches, streetlights, cable, fuses and etc. for overhead and/or underground service. -May be required to serve as Acting Crew Leader.

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About Omaha Public Power District

-Operates across Omaha and 13 surrounding counties, providing electricity through a diverse mix of generation methods. -Runs coal, natural gas, fuel oil, wind, solar, landfill gas, and hydroelectric facilities, with ongoing expansion adding renewables and efficient gas turbines. -The Fort Calhoun Nuclear Generating Station was historically managed from 1973 until its shutdown in late 2016. -Key projects include the Cass County and Turtle Creek gas turbine expansions, Platteview Solar, and major wind PPAs. -Integrates innovative grid upgrades such as storm resiliency programs, transmission line hardening, and a modern mobile app for outage updates. -Operates in Nebraska, where all electric utilities are publicly owned and governed by an elected board. -Has navigated major weather crises, including Missouri River floods and record-breaking storms, showcasing operational resilience and rapid response.

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