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The City of Hastings, Neb., is accepting applications for an assistant city engineer. Under the direction of the director of public works/city engineer, this full-time, salaried position will assist in the overall management and administration in the design and construction of streets, trails, storm sewer, bridges, sewers, water main, and other public facilities. Successful candidate will provide professional engineering services and technical oversight in traffic engineering, subdivision review, planning capital improvements, engineering, design, and construction observations. Work involves addressing questions and requests from developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and the public. Qualifications for the position include: a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; a minimum of two years of related experience; a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to date of hire; registration as a professional engineer in the State of Nebraska or ability to obtain prior to date of hire; CAD, engineering technology, civil engineering, or closely related training/experience; and must be physically capable of moving about on construction work sites. Salary range is $53,518 - $75,472 per year plus an excellent benefit package. Position will remain open until filled with a first review date of Oct. 5, 2018.  To apply, submit a City of Hastings application and resume. Application and full job description available at www.cityofhastings.org/AsstEng18 and in Human Resources, 1228 N. Denver Ave, Hastings, NE 68901.  Contact Kim Woolery at kwoolery@cityofhastings.org or (402) 461-2313 with questions. EOC/M/F/D/V/Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace/E-Verify Participant/Position is subject to veteran’s preference per Neb. Statute 48-225 thru 48-227. Posted 9/21/18.

The City of Hastings, Neb., is accepting applications for an electrical engineer. Under the direction of the director of engineering, this full-time, salaried position will perform a variety of professional work associated with electric power plants, electric substations, electric transmissions and distribution networks, SCADA (System Control and Data Acquisition), communication systems, and Pollution Control Facility. The position requires a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university and the possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a valid driver’s license. Preferred qualifications would include two years of increasingly responsible experience in the electrical engineering industry and registration as a professional engineer in the State of Nebraska.  Salary range is $81,702 - $112,409 per year plus an excellent benefit package. Position will remain open until filled with a first review date of Oct. 22, 2018. To apply, submit a City of Hastings application and resume. Application and full job description available at www.cityofhastings.org/ElecEng18 and in Human Resources, 1228 N. Denver Ave, Hastings, NE 68901. Contact Kim Woolery at kwoolery@cityofhastings.org or (402) 461-2313 with questions. EOC/M/F/D/V/Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace/E-Verify Participant/Position is subject to veteran’s preference per Neb. Statute 48-225 thru 48-227. Posted 9/21/18.

The Town of Julesburg, Colo. (pop. 1,200) is located in the northeastern corner of Colorado and is known as the “Gateway to Colorado”. Julesburg is a statutory town and operates under a mayor/board/town manager form of government. The board consists of six board members elected at-large to four-year overlapping terms, and a mayor to a four-year term. Municipal elections are held in April of even-numbered years. The town board appoints a town manager, who is responsible for preparing an annual budget and overseeing the basic operation and assets of the Town. The Town employs 10 full-time employees. A bachelor’s degree in public administration is preferred, but not required, along with managerial experience. The Town of Julesburg desires the following professional and personal skills for the town’s next manager: self-motivated, ambitious individual, good communication skills, knowledge of grant writing and administration of grants, basic computer skills, and an understanding of the dynamics of smaller rural communities. Salary negotiable, DOE, DOQ along with excellent health benefits and 401/457 retirement plan. Position will remain open until filled. Email your resume and cover letter to jsbgclerk@gmail.com, or mail to 100 West 2nd Street, Julesburg CO 80737. For more information, contact Carrie Hartwell, Town Clerk, at (970) 474-3344 or visit the town’s website (www.townofjulesburg.com) to see the detailed job duties listing. EOE.

The Town of Julesburg, Colo. (pop. 1,200) is located in the northeastern corner of Colorado and is known as the ‘Gateway to Colorado”. The Town of Julesburg is accepting resumes for the water/wastewater department worker. Under the general direction of the Town Manager, this full-time position is responsible for the water and wastewater operations and functions of both systems for the Town. The position requires Colorado Class B Water, Class B Wastewater and Class 1 Distribution and Collection certification, or the ability to obtain such certification within three to four years. Salary negotiable DOE, DOQ along with excellent health benefits and 401/457 retirement plan. Position will remain open until filled. Email your resume and cover letter to jsbgclerk@gmail.com, or mail to 100 West 2nd Street, Julesburg CO 80737. For more information, contact Carrie Hartwell, Town Clerk, at (970) 474-3344 or visit the town’s website (www.townofjulesburg.com) to see the detailed job duties listing. EOE.

The City of Burwell, Neb., is accepting applications for a full-time electrical lineman. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to attain CDL within six months of hire.  Benefits include vacation, sick time, retirement, family medical and holidays. Salary is negotiable based upon experience and qualifications. Interested candidates should contact the City Office at 404 Grand Avenue (P O Box 604), Burwell, NE 68823 or phone (308) 346-4509. The application and job description are also available on the City’s website at www.burwellonline.com. Completed application along with a cover letter and resume should be mailed or delivered to the City Office address above or emailed to cityofburwell@nctc.net and will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of Burwell is an EOE. Posted 9/12/18.

The Village of Palmer, Neb., is seeking applicants for the part-time position of village clerk/treasurer. Applicants must be able to attend monthly evening board meetings. Call (308) 894-8665 for details. Stop by the Palmer Village Office for an application or to turn in resume, located at 802 Commercial Street in Palmer, Neb.

The Village of Utica, Neb., is accepting applications for a full-time utility employee. Individual is to assist in the maintenance and upgrade of all the departments, to include the pool, parks, auditorium, street, water, sewer, and solid waste. Duties include but not limited to operating heavy equipment, snow removal, street maintenance, mowing and general upkeep of all city-owned properties. Certification in wastewater and water are desired but the Village is willing to train. Wage is based on experience. Please contact the Village of Utica, P.O. Box 158, Utica, NE 68456; (402) 534-4237; uticavillage1@gmail.com for an application, job description and list of benefits. Resume and references must be attached to the application. Position will be open until filled. EOE. Posted 9/10/18.

The City of Gering, Neb., is accepting applications for the position of full-time electric journeyman lineworker. This individual will perform skilled line work in the operation, construction, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems. The City will also accept applications for electric apprentice lineworker, utilizing the City of Gering’s Apprenticeship Program. Applications with resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Specific duties, responsibilities, and desired qualifications are available with the application form. Apply at the City of Gering, 1025 P Street, Gering, NE 69341 or at www.gering.org. Applicants are asked to include any training and/or educational certificates they may have to their application. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m., Sept. 21, 2018. EOE. Posted 8/21/18.

The Broken Bow (Neb.) Electric Department is accepting applications for a full-time Electrical Lineman. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to attain CDL within six months of hire. Applicant must have at least two years prior experience as an electrical lineman. Benefits include vacation, sick time, holiday time and health insurance. Competitive wages with experience (Step 1 $21.41 to Step 9 $28.85). This position will remain open until filled. Applications are available online at www.cityofbrokenbow.org or may be picked up at the Utilities Office 314 South 10th Avenue, Broken Bow, NE 68822. Submit application and related information to: Broken Bow Municipal Utilities, ATTN: Electrical Superintendent Doug Staab, P.O. Box 567, Broken Bow, NE 68822 or via email at dstaab@cityofbrokenbow.org. Broken Bow is an EOE. Posted 8/17/18.

The City of Yuma, Colo., Electric Department has an immediate opening for an journeyman lineman. The City of Yuma (population 3,524) is located about 150 miles northeast of the Denver metro area. Under the direction of the electric superintendent, the journeyman lineman is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and construction of an electrical substation and distribution system; including overhead and underground lines. The successful candidate will have completed an accredited journeyman lineman apprenticeship program, obtained a journeyman’s license, and have at least three years of increasingly responsible experience in an electric utility. Candidates must also possess or be able to obtain Class A CDL license and be insurable under the City’s insurance policy. The position will be required to take on-call rotation. Pre-employment requirements will include a written skills test, criminal background check, and drug and alcohol screening. A City employment application is required. The City of Yuma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information or to receive an application, contact John Prettyman, electrical superintendent, at (970) 848-3878 ext. 2112, email at j.prettyman@yumacolo.org , or by U.S. mail at City of Yuma, PO Box 265, 910 South Main Street, Yuma CO 80759. The position will remain open until filled. Posted 8/14/18.

The Village of Fairmont, Neb., is accepting applications for a full-time utility/maintenance personnel to learn all aspects of municipal functions including electric, water and sewer. The interested individual must have the ability to meet the requirements, which include climbing into and out of manholes with a 21” opening, climb 150’ interior water tower ladder, lift 100 lbs. and must hold a valid Class O State of Nebraska Driver’s License, Must also be able to obtain a Grade 4 State of Nebraska Water License and a Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Lagoon License within the first year of employment. Pre-drug screening, employment physical and background check required. For detailed job description and more information contact Dan Slocum, acting utility superintendent at (402) 268-3251; 7 a.m.-4 p.m. or contact Village of Fairmont; P.O. Box 156; Fairmont NE 68354. Salary based on experience. The Village of Fairmont offers an excellent benefits package. Position opened until filled. Posted 6/15/18.

Electric Lineman

City of Carlisle, Iowa, (Des Moines suburb; 4,168 est. pop.), seeks full-time Electric Journeyman Lineman. Duties include operating and maintaining an overhead and underground electric distribution system. Radio reading and servicing meters, substation inspection and maintenance, operating construction equipment. Class (A) CDL driver’s license needed. Salary DOQ. EOE. Send resume to City of Carlisle, 195 N. 1^st Street. Carlisle, Iowa 50047 or dmiller@carlisleiowa.org . For more information please contact Don Miller at (515) - 989-0840, or Andy Lent at (515)-989-3224. Posted 6/8/18.

The City of Hickman, Neb., is seeking applicants to perform various tasks in the Public Works & Parks Departments. Applicants must have a valid Nebraska Driver’s License and ability to pass drug screening. DHHS Water, Wastewater and/or electrical certifications preferred. Full-time position with benefits. Hourly wage dependent on qualifications presented and verified. Full job description and employment applications available at City Hall, 115 Locust Street, Hickman, Nebraska 68372 or www.hickman.ne.gov. Please deliver completed applications and resumes to Hickman City Hall. Screening process begins immediately; position open until filled. The City is an E.O.E. Posted 6/8/18.

The City of Torrington, Wyo., is accepting applications for a Journeyman or Apprentice Lineman with experience in the Electric Department. Applications and qualifications may be submitted at City Hall, 436 East 22^nd Ave, Torrington, Wyo. Must have a valid class A or B CDL driver’s license, or be able to obtain one within 60 days. Must have a high school education or GED. This is a full-time position with benefits and will be open until filled. For more information, contact Dana Youtz at (307) 532-1856 or (307) 532-2422. For applications, contact City Hall at (307) 532-5666, P.O. Box 250, 436 East 22^nd Ave, Torrington, WY 82240 or on the web at www.torringtonwy.gov. The City of Torrington maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace. EOE. Posted 5/24/18.