Apprentice​/Technician​/Journey Substation Construction Technician

York, NE, US,

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for an Apprentice/Technician/Journey Substation Construction Technician located at York Operations Center in York, Nebraska., at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

This position will report to Ryan Green, Substation Construction Supervisor.

Substation Construction Technician positions are responsible for the construction and maintenance of NPPD’s worksites, such as substations and associated electrical equipment within T&D Operations. Responsibilities include climbing steel towers, layout of substation and other worksites, building concrete forms, placing and finishing concrete, installing electrical equipment, assembling steel structures and towers related to construction, modification, and maintenance of Operations infrastructure. These Technicians also assist in storm restoration as needed and may respond to emergencies.

Frequent travel, overnight stays, and ability to run heavy equipment such as mobile cranes, highway diggers, and large cranes are required.

• All Levels:
  Entry level position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree in electro‑mechanical, electronics, electrical technology, or an associate’s degree or certificate of completion from an approved community college or correspondence school in a related field is preferred.
• Applicants hired external to NPPD will be placed into the Operations Construction Technician Progression Program based on previous experience and education.
• Journey Substation Construction Technician:
  Must have achieved Substation Construction Technician status with NPPD.
• Apprentice Substation Construction Technician:
  Two years construction type work required.
• Substation Construction Technician:
  Experience required as outlined in the Construction Technician Progression Program. External hires will be placed into the Program based on previous experience and education.
• Journey/Senior Substation Construction Technician: A total of five years combined experience at the Apprentice and Substation Construction Technician levels is the normal minimum requirement.

• Must maintain CPR/AED and first aid certifications.
• Obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) within six months and maintain CDL.
• Must obtain other certifications as required for the position.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment such as skid loaders, trenchers, mobile and hydraulic aerial equipment, and other heavy equipment associated with construction.
• Lay out Operations worksite and other work according to drawings and specifications.
• Interpret one-line electrical, mechanical, and structural drawings.
• Familiar with and apply chemicals under proper and safe conditions for vegetation management of Operations worksites.
• Maintain favorable public relations with property owners, other District personnel, business establishments, and customers.
• Assemble and erect steel structures, towers, and substation equipment stands using proper rigging and safety procedures required to maintain a safe and secure Operations infrastructure.
• Install electrical equipment, transformers, breakers, underground cable, ground field, and related equipment.
• Mount and adjust substation switches. Install substation bus work and conductors and connect substation equipment.

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

Apprentice Substation Construction Technician (non-exempt pay grade 10): $39.29/hour

Substation Construction Technician (non-exempt pay grade 12): $47.15/hour

Journey Substation Construction Technician (non-exempt pay grade 13): $56.06/hour

More than 75% of work time may involve travel, including frequent overnight stays (more than three per month), primarily within the state of Nebraska. Travel may fluctuate by business need.

NPPD offers a competitive starting salary, Annual Incentive Program, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k)…