Salary Range: $32.82 – $42.13 per hour DOQ/Experience and up to $500 +Relocation Reimbursement
DOL Certified Journeyman Starts at $39.54/hour.
The City will also consider applications for Apprentice* with a starting hourly pay range of $24.44.
Opening Date: June 12, 2025
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Position
This individual will perform skilled line work in the operation, construction, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems; operates a variety of specialized related equipment and vehicles; involves exposure to high voltage energized lines; responsible for safely completing assignments with assigned crew in a timely manner. Duties include installation, operation and maintenance of electrical power lines and systems and performing installation, programming, testing and maintenance of AMI meters.
Location and Hours
Employees of our Municipal Electric Department are scheduled 8-5 Monday through Friday as well as a rotating on-call schedule every 4 weeks. Limited to no travel required; On-call personnel have the use of City vehicle and must be able to respond to calls within 20 minutes to perform duties during emergencies, outages and disasters.
Designation & Benefits
This position is non-exempt and full-time. Full-time benefits include single or family medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as sick leave, progressive vacation leave accrual based upon years of service, paid holidays, floating holidays, and up to 6% matching retirement plan. Employees enrolled in other medical coverage can opt for the City's taxable In-lieu-of benefit totaling $350 per month. The City also offers up to $140 per month toward a qualifying Health Savings Account to help offset the cost of out-of-pocket medical expenses. A summary of benefits can be found on our website.
Need to Have:
1. Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent
2. Completion of all requirements of the City’s Apprentice Journey Line Worker Program or equivalent
3. *Apprentice candidates should submit copy of Associate Degree or Diploma in Powerline Construction & Maintenance Technology when applying
4. DOL Certified Journeyman should submit a copy of their certification along with the application
Special Requirements
Must possess a valid Nebraska Driver’s License and CDL or able to obtain CDL within 90 days of hire; Possess first class line workers license or certification. Position subject to FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing.
How To Apply
o In Person at 324 Laramie in Alliance, Nebraska or
o Email your application (available on our website) to jobs@cityofalliance.net, or
o Mail your application and certifications/licensing to PO Box D, Alliance NE 69301, or
o If you need assistance to actively participate in the employment and application process, please email us at jobs@cityofalliance.net or call Human Resources at 308-762-5400.
For a full job description, summary of benefits, and to download an application, visit our website at www.cityofalliance.net
The City of Alliance provides equal access to employment, programs and services.