Member Communities Job Openings

The City of Kimball, Neb., has an opening for the position of Electric Lineman 1 or 2. Work duties include but not limited to testing, repair, building and maintenance of the municipal electric system. Lifting, construction, general labor and upkeep of the electric system is expected. Must have valid Nebraska driver’s license, be insurable under the City of Kimball’s automobile policy and be able to obtain CDL. Pre-employment drug test is required. Salary is based on experience and knowledge. Application may be obtained at City Hall, 223 S. Chestnut Street, Kimball, NE  69145 or at www.kimballne.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Posted 4/13/21.

The Village of Ansley, Neb., is accepting applications for a utility employee position. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the superintendent in the operation of the generating plant, distribution line maintenance, repair and upgrades, maintenance and repair of the water system, taking water samples, and maintenance of the lift station and sewer system. This is an assistant position and successful candidate would be required to work with other departments when needed. The employee must be willing to work after hours in emergency situations and must live within 20 minutes of Ansley. Applicants must possess a valid Nebraska driver’s license with a clean driving record, must have or the ability to obtain a Nebraska Class B CDL, be willing to become a certified water operator within the first year of employment. (The Village will pay for training/certifications.) Electrical, line person and bucket truck experience is preferred. Pre-employment drug screening may be required. Wages are negotiable and will be based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, matching retirement plan, vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Resume and references can be mailed to: Village of Ansley, PO Box 307, Ansley, NE 68814, delivered to the Village Office at 217 Nile Street, Ansley, NE, or emailed to villageofansley@nctc.net. Please call (308) 935-1400 with any questions. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Village of Ansley is an EOE. Posted 4/13/21.

Northeast Power has an immediate opening for a Customer Service/Billing Representative. The successful applicant must be detail oriented, have the ability to work in a group environment and be able to deal with a wide variety of customer issues using courtesy and empathy. The applicant must be able to learn billing software applications and will gain experience in answering a variety of questions and maintaining consumer account records. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and the ability to operate a 10-key is required. Schedule would generally be 7:30 am-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Potential for part-time remote/telecommute opportunities. For more details or to apply, please email a resume with work history and at least two business references to mandyb@northeastpow.com. Position is open until filled by a qualified applicant. Posted 4/5/2021. 

The City of Cambridge, Neb., is taking applications for a full-time position. Applicants must be certified or be able to become certified in Water license grade 4, Wastewater license grade 2, have a high school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. Cambridge area residency required. Applications are available at the Cambridge City Office during regular hours 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.    Applications will be accepted until filled. City of Cambridge is an EOE. Posted 3/30/21.

The City of Wahoo is hiring for a newly created position of Water and Natural Gas Construction Supervisor. This position will be responsible for supervising, performing, directing, and coordinating the construction of natural gas distribution and drinking water distribution systems. This position will require interaction with the Water/Wastewater Supervisor and the Natural Gas Supervisor, and must have effective communication and coordination skills. 

A qualified applicant must have four years of experience working with or construction of a natural gas/water distribution systems or related field. with at least two years in a supervisory context, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. An associate degree and/or successful completion of sixty semester credit hours from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in construction management, engineering, public works or similar program would be preferred but not required. This position is slotted in Pay Grade N with a starting pay of $28.42 per hour.

Interested applicants should submit a job application (link below), a letter of interest and a resume if desired to:  (Please indicate position applying for on application). Attn: Lucinda Morrow, 605 North Broadway, Wahoo, NE  68066 or via email to: morrow@wahoo.ne.us. An offer of employment will be contingent on compliance with drug/alcohol testing and will be subject to random drug/alcohol testing throughout the term of employment. This job will remain open until filled. First round of applications will be reviewed on April 19, 2021. Posted 3/25/21. 

The City of Sidney, Neb., will be accepting applications for a Journey Lineworker and Apprentice Lineworker until the positions are filled. Electric experience preferred. Responsible for working on energized and de-energized distribution lines, building and maintaining underground and overhead systems, and installation of new services. High school diploma or equivalent, CDL (or ability to obtain within 60 days), a good driving record and residency in Cheyenne County within a 15 minute response time. Subject to pre-employment drug test with on-going random drug testing. Some evening, weekend, and holiday on-call duty. The Apprentice Lineworker position will need to be enrolled in the Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program and complete power line training. The Journey Lineworker position will need to complete a comprehensive apprentice lineworker program. For applications and detailed job descriptions for both positions, log onto www.cityofsidney.org or email cityhr@cityofsidney.org. EOE. Posted 3/12/21.

The City of Auburn, Neb., is seeking applications for the position of City Administrator/Economic Developer. Auburn (pop. 3,460) is the county seat of Nemaha County, Neb., and is located in the southeast corner of Nebraska at the junction of U.S. Highways 75 and 136. Auburn is 63 miles south of Omaha, 69 miles southeast of Lincoln and 130 miles northwest of Kansas City, Mo. Auburn is a progressive, forward-thinking community that offers an excellent education system, outstanding health related facilities, and numerous recreational opportunities. The City is committed to maintaining, updating, and expanding municipal infrastructure as part of providing quality facilities and services to its businesses and citizens. 

The City Administrator/Economic Developer will be responsible for the overall coordination of activities among the governmental departments along with planning, designing, and implementing economic development strategies in conjunction with the Auburn Development Council. City departments include fire, parks and recreation, library, public works, and administration. Public works, including electric, sewer, water, and wastewater treatment systems and services, will continue to be managed by the Auburn Board of Public Works and its general manager.

Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field and a minimum of four years of municipal government experience as a city administrator, assistant city administrator, economic developer, or similar executive level position. Applicants must be familiar with federal, state, and local agencies and jurisdictions and the corresponding programs, regulations, and requirements of each. Strong skills in financial management, strategic planning, business development and retention, human resource management, public relations, team building, written and verbal communication, policy development, organization, and multi-tasking are essential.

The position of city administrator/economic developer is a full-time, exempt position that includes employee benefits. Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Qualified and interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, three verifiable references, salary history, and other support items to: Mayor Dan White, City of Auburn, 1101 J Street, Auburn, NE 68305. Auburn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position remains open until filled. Posted 3/12/21.

The City of Sutton, Neb., is accepting applications for an electric distribution lineman. This is a full-time position which requires knowledge and training of electrical distribution. The individual for the position will perform skilled line work in the operation, construction maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems. Experience in construction and maintenance of overhead and underground, primary/secondary is desired, or department foreman will train for the right individual with appropriately completed credentials. Education may substitute for some experience. Full benefits including health insurance, H.S.A., pension contribution, vacation, comp. time, uniforms, etc. Lineman will work under our electric utility foreman. Wage rates are negotiable, but compensatory with experience. Wage rate with multiple years of experience may start at $26/hour. Resume, cover letter and application may be sent to: Marla Newman, City Clerk, P.O. Box 430, Sutton, NE  68979-0430. A complete job description and application can be obtained by calling 402.773.4225 or by e-mail: cityofsutton@gmail.com Sutton is an equal opportunity employer. Position open until filled. Posted 2/26/21.

The City of Holdrege, Neb., is currently accepting applications for an Electric Utility Lineman. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, hold a current CDL or obtain one within 60 days of hire and pass a pre-employment drug screen. Qualifications include, but are not limited to, graduation from an accredited utility line degree program as well as experience in the operation of heavy equipment and the ability work in a variety of adverse weather conditions. Experience in the construction, testing and maintenance of municipal electrical systems and their components is desirable. The successful candidate will have a principled character and an above-average aptitude for maintaining productive working relationships with department heads and co-workers.

Lineman positions include a 40 hour work week with the possibility of overtime on nights and weekends. The Apprentice Lineman position includes a salary range of $22.37 to $29.40 per hour commensurate with education and experience - plus standby and callout pay. The Journeyman Lineman position includes a salary range of $27.56 to $34.92 per hour commensurate with education and experience - plus standby and callout pay. Benefits include FR work clothing, vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, life insurance, and an employer-matched retirement plan.

Applications are available at the City Administration Building, 502 East Avenue in Holdrege, Nebraska and will be taken until the position is filled. You may also request an application by phone @ 308-995-8681 or email djensen@cityofholdrege.org. The City of Holdrege is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posted 2/25/21.

The City of Minden, Neb., is accepting applications for a full-time utilities worker I to assist with the water and wastewater treatment plants and infrastructure. Successful applicant must possess or have ability to obtain a NE class B CDL license within 60 days of hire. Primary duties include maintenance and repair of the City’s water treatment plant, storage reservoirs and distribution system and maintenance and repair of the City’s wastewater treatment plant, lift stations and collection system. Position also includes various electrical duties. Additional requirements necessary for the position include ability to operate heavy equipment such as loader, backhoe, tapping machines, dump trucks, aerial lift equipment, etc. Position also includes on-call responsibilities and applicant must be able to climb heights exceeding 100 feet. Wage is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The successful applicant will receive a competitive benefits package including full family health insurance and retirement plan. Please submit a resume and references to the City of Minden, P.O. Box 239, Minden, NE  68959 or email to info@mindennebraska.org. For further information call or email the City at (308) 832-1820. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of Minden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability and the position is subject to a Veterans preference. Posted 2/10/21

The City of Kimball, Neb., has an opening for the position of electric lineman 1 or 2. Work duties include but not limited to testing, repair, building and maintenance of the municipal electric system. Lifting, construction, general labor and upkeep of the electric system is expected. Must have valid Nebraska driver’s license, be insurable under the City of Kimball’s automobile police and be able to obtain CDL. Pre-employment drug test is required. Salary is based on experience and knowledge. Application may be obtained at City Hall, 223 S. Chestnut Street, Kimball, NE  69145 or at www.kimballne.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Posted 2/10/21. 

The City of Kimball, Neb., has an employment opportunity for a water utility supervisor. Salary negotiable based on experience. Primarily responsible for the general operations of the Water Department. Requires a high school diploma or GED and two years’ experience in related field.  Applicant required to be certified with Grade 3 Water License within six months of hire. Must have valid Nebraska driver's license, be insurable under the City of Kimball's automobile policy. Pre-employment drug test is required. Applications and job description may be obtained at City Hall at 223 South Chestnut, Kimball, NE  69145 or at www.kimballne.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. EOE. Posted 2/10/21

The City of Gillette, Wyo., is currently accepting applications for a journey lineworker position. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and completion of a four-year lineman apprenticeship program or completion of lineman school and four years of relevant power line installation experience. Applicant must have at the time of application and must maintain certification as a journeyman lineman and have a valid State of Wyoming Class A Commercial Driver's License. This position undertakes and performs a variety of tasks associated with the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of the City of Gillette's electrical power transmission, substation, distribution, and fiber optic systems. This position is non-exempt with a hiring range of $29.81-$36.50 per hour with an excellent benefits package. Please apply by submitting a City of Gillette application to the following website, www.gillettewy.gov, or call (307) 686-5222 for more information. Posted 2/9/21 

The City of Hartington, Neb., seeks a qualified individual to serve as a full-time utility superintendent. This long-term position will perform duties in the operation and maintenance of the streets, sewer, and water system, storm drainage, parks, city equipment, public buildings, transfer station and other tasks as assigned for the City of Hartington, as well as oversee three full-time employees and a part-time employee. Candidate must be in good physical condition and possess a valid Nebraska driver’s license and a Minimum Class A CDL license with a clean driving record. State certification as a Grade 3 Water Operator, a Grade 2 Wastewater Operator, and a Grade 6 Backflow license are required (or the ability to obtain proper licensure within six months of employment). Competitive pay based on experience and certification. The City of Hartington offers a competitive salary and benefits. Resumes will be reviewed as received. Position is open until filled. Send resume, three references, and salary history to City of Hartington, Attention Mayor Becker, P.O. Box 427, Hartington, NE 68739. Please, no phone calls or walk-ins. City of Hartington is an EOE. Posted 2/9/21. 

The City of Curtis, Neb., is accepting letters of application for the position of Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer. Desire bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field or work or life experiences and skill sets that are equivalent. Position open until filled, with the intent to begin the review process as soon as possible. Applicants will send a letter of application, professional resume with verifiable references, and other candidate profile support items to Curtis@Curtis-ne.com or Doug Schultz, City of Curtis, P.O. Box 6, Curtis, NE 69025. To see full job description visit https://www.curtisnebraska.com/employment-opportunities-1 or email curtis@curtis-ne.com. The City of Curtis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posted 1/15.21.