Lineman jobs in Kearney, NE

Southern Public Power District is currently hiring for a Journeyman Lineman for our Hastings Service Center crew based near Hastings and Juniata. Southern PPD covers 7 counties in central Nebraska with 5 service centers located in Central City, Franklin, Funk, Grand Island, and Hastings. Southern PPD offers competitive pay and excellent benefits including health insurance, district contribution to a HSA, and retirement pension plan. Interested candidates should send a resume to hr @southernpd.com. Candidates should have the following skills:

Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in electrical distribution and sub-transmission system maintenance work.

Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Ability to operate, perform routine maintenance, and clean electrical equipment, machinery and tools used in electric line work.

Ability to follow proper methods, procedures and safety precautions of line work.

Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.

Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Ability to provide assistance during electrical outages, work to correct outage problems and restore electric power, remain available to perform all types of work during emergency operations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public by displaying honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior; ability to read and understand staking sheets or working diagrams; ability to climb and work on utility poles with tools and safety belt using lineman hooks.

Ability to perform heavy manual work.

Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable. This position requires on-call shifts.

CDL required.

Applicants must apply by e-mailing or mailing a resume to hr @southernpd.net. Applicants applying through Indeed's platform will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan

Ability to Relocate:

• Juniata, NE 68955: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person