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Broken Bow, Neb., Municipal Utilities, a division of the City of Broken Bow, is accepting applications for the position of Electric Superintendent. The Electric Superintendent reports to the Board of Public Works, City Administrator, Mayor and City Council, serves as the leader for the Electric Department, manages all activities in the Municipal Electric Department and Power Plant, and assists in overall utility department administration. Candidates must possess excellent written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills. Minimum qualifications: College degree or equivalent job experience with state certifications, five year’s previous utilities experience, possess working knowledge of civil and electrical engineering, and the ability to operate standard office equipment and software. Basic requirements may be waived at the discretion of the Mayor and Board of Public Works. Benefits include vacation time, sick time, holiday pay, retirement, and health insurance. Salary will be negotiated based on qualifications and experience. Must be willing to relocate to the Broken Bow area within seven months of hire date.

The City of Broken Bow is an EOE. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send resume, a completed application, and three references to Electric Superintendent Search, Attn: City Clerk Stephanie Wright, P.O. Box 504, Broken Bow, NE 68822. Application materials may be submitted electronically at clerk@cityofbrokenbow.org. For questions, contact Stephanie Wright at (308) 872-5831. Posted 6/24/20. 

The City of Wahoo, Neb., is accepting applications for a full-time water/wastewater supervisor. This position is responsible for supervising, performing, directing and coordinating the construction, maintenance and repair of water production and distribution system and the wastewater collection and treatment system for the City of Wahoo. This department also provides some services to surrounding communities. The water/wastewater department has five full-time employees (including this position). Position requires after hours, on-call availability and must be able to report to the work site within a 15-minute response time in normal weather conditions. Work is primarily performed outdoors, and requires a considerable amount of physical activity, and ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment used in upkeep, repair and maintenance of the water and wastewater systems.

Requirements: Associate's degree or completion of 60 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university with major work in water treatment and water supply, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Must have four years' experience in the field of wastewater treatment, sewer collection, water distribution, and water supply, including laboratory analysis, with at least two years in a supervisory context. Must have a valid Nebraska driver’s license and may require a CDL.

Must possess and maintain a State of Nebraska Water Plant Operators License Grade III, and a State of Nebraska Class II Wastewater Operator Certification, or be able to obtain within 12 months.

The pay range for this position is from $28.00 to $35.47 per hour.

Application packets are available at City Hall, by emailing morrow@wahoo.ne.us or online at www.wahoo.ne.us under the Careers tab on the home page or by calling City Hall at (402) 443-3222. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications should be returned to City Hall, 605 North Broadway, Wahoo, 68066. This position is open until filled. Posted 6/24/20.

The City of Kimball, Neb., (Pop. 2,496) has a opening for city administrator. Salary DOQ, benefits included.

• $9.3 million operating budget; $18 million total budget, 40 employees.
• Full-service city including utilities: Electric, power plant, water, wastewater, landfill, and garbage collection.
• Located in western Nebraska. Main economic base is agriculture and oil & gas industries.
• Desire bachelor’s degree in public administration/related fields with three years supervisory/management experience in overseeing all phases of municipal government, including public works.
• Emphasis on professional team leadership, progressive attitude, effective communication, public relations, financial management and planning/development.

Ability to carry out city council/board of public works policies and strategies and work with department heads and staff. Visit web site at www.kimballne.org for application. Submit application, resume, references and salary history in a sealed envelope marked “City Administrator Applicant” to Keith Prunty, Mayor, 223 South Chestnut Street, Kimball, NE 69145. Open until filled. EOE. Posted 6/23/20.

The City of Broken Bow, Neb., is accepting applications for the position of Street Superintendent. The Street Superintendent manages the construction and maintenance program for the City streets and right-of-way and manages the C&D Cell, the Tree Dump, and Mud Creek Levee. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a CDL. State Street Superintendent Certification is preferred, but not required. Five years of experience in operation, maintenance and safety involved in operation of street equipment. Knowledge of materials and equipment used in street construction. Basic requirements may be waived at the sole discretion of the Mayor. Salary and benefits will be negotiated based on qualifications and experience.

The City of Broken Bow is an EOE. Applications will be taken until the position is filled. Send a resume and a completed application to Street Superintendent Search, Attn:  Stephanie Wright, P.O. Box 504, Broken Bow, NE 68822. Application materials may be submitted electronically to clerk@cityofbrokenbow.org. If you have any questions, please call Stephanie Wright at (308) 872-5831. Posted 6/17/20.

The City of Gering, Neb., will conduct a Civil Service Examination to hire a police officer. We are seeking individuals with integrity, who are committed to hard work, public service, and an effort to promote individual identity while being part of a team. Job requirements: High School graduate or G.E.D., at least 21 years of age, able to pass physical testing as required by NLETC, written exam, oral interview, extensive background check and psychological examination. Officers certified in Nebraska will be granted lateral entry upon completion of FTO program. Candidates certified in other states will be granted lateral entry upon successful completion of NLETC’s requirements for reciprocity certification and FTO. Our staff enjoys a competitive wage and benefit package with base starting hourly wage of $21.48 for entry level officers. City application is available online at www.gering.org, or at the Gering Police Department, 1025 P Street, Gering, NE  69341. Applications are to be returned to the Gering Police Department no later than 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2020. EOE. Posted 6/8/20.

The City of St. Paul, Neb., is seeking applicants for Equipment Operator. This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining traffic signals and signs, repairing roads, alleys and streets and snow and ice removal. Must have ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoe, bobcat, and street sweeper. Successful candidate must have a valid Class B license with an air brake endorsement. An application and full job description may be obtained by contacting the City office at 704 6th Street, St. Paul, NE 68873 or by emailing laurab@cityofstpaulne.org. Applications will be accepted until June 19, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Posted 5/21/20.

The City of Kimball, Neb., has an opening for a power plant operator. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City power generating equipment. For a complete position description, click here. Posted 5/20/20.

The City of St. Paul, Neb., is accepting applications for a full-time Office Payroll Clerk and Secretary. The ideal candidate must be detailed oriented and have prior experience processing payroll, including the preparation of employer Federal and State quarterly and annual income tax reports. Additional duties include compiling wage survey audits, overseeing the employee benefit plans, reconciling Water Park receipts, and working on cemetery transactions. Qualifications and skills needed for this position: proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, excellent customer service; good organizational and multi-tasking skills, ability to learn municipal software programs. An employment application can be picked up at the City of St. Paul, 704 6^th Street, St. Paul, NE  68873. Applications due by 3 p.m. on May 8, 2020. Posted 4/21/20.

The City of Sutton, Neb., (pop. 1502) is accepting applications for a full-time electrical department foreman with a pay range between $28-35 per hour DOQ. This is a full-time position which requires knowledge and training of electrical distribution with a preference given for in-field working background of 3 to 5 years of lineman experience. Preference is also given to applicants with leadership training and/or supervisory experience. The applicant for this position would need to 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. Having experience as a certified Journeyman Lineman is a preference for this position. Education may substitute for some experience. The department is made up of one other lineman. The foreman position will oversee the daily activities and long-term planning of the electric (light) department and direct planning for upkeep of the system. Full benefits include health insurance, H.S.A., pension contribution, sick and vacation time, comp. time, holiday time, uniforms, etc. Wage rates are negotiable, but compensatory with qualifications, experience and leadership abilities. Resume, cover letter and application may be sent to: Marla Newman, City Clerk, PO 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 3/17/20.

The Town of Springfield, Colo., is accepting applications for the position of full-time electric superintendent. The electric superintendent serves as the lead for the electric department, manages all activities in the municipal electric department and assists in the overall electrical department administration.

Under administrative direction, the successful applicant will perform a variety of supervisory, administrative, skilled, technical, and maintenance work in the planning, construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of Springfield's electrical system. 

This person must be able to work in extreme weather conditions including responding to outages and be on call for after hours and weekend outages and emergencies. This individual must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience of being a certified lineman. Preference for a college degree or equivalent job experience with state certifications. Drug testing, a valid Colorado driver’s license and CDL are required.

For a detailed job description, please contact Town Hall at (719) 523-4528. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Send resumes to Town Hall, 748 Main Street, Springfield, CO 81073, or email mmcginnis@springfieldco.gov. The Town of Springfield is an EOE. Posted 3/6/20.