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The City of Ord, Neb., is seeking applications for a full-time street laborer. The applicant must be able to perform a variety of general maintenance work and operate equipment required for construction, operation, repair and maintenance of the City’s street system. This person will be required to work with other city departments when needed. Drug testing and a valid Nebraska’s Driver’s License is required.  The City of Ord offers an excellent benefit package. Applications may be obtained at the Ord City Office, 201 S. 17^th Street, Ord, NE 68862 or by calling (308) 728-5791. Applications are due by April 15, 2019. EOE. Posted 3/5/19.

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The City of Hastings, Neb., is seeking applicants for an electrical engineer. Individual will perform a variety of professional engineering 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college oruniversity.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid driver’slicense.

Preferred:

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the electrical engineeringindustry.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State ofNebraska.

Salary range: $81,702 - $112,409 plus excellent benefit package. Hours: Full-time, salaried position

Deadline to apply: Open until filled.

How to Apply: Submit a City of Hastings Application and Resume.

Application available at www.cityofhastings.org/ElecEng18 and in Human Resources, 1228 N. Denver Ave, Hastings, NE 68901. A full job description is available online. Contact Kim Woolery at kwoolery@cityofhastings.org or (402) 461-2313 with questions.

EOE/M/F/D/Veteran's Preference/Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace/E-verify Participant/ This position is subject to veteran's preference per Neb. statute 48-225 thru 48-227. Posted 2/28/19.

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The City of Superior, Neb., seeks to hire a full-time electric lineman. Duties include, but are not limited to, maintenance and construction of overhead and underground distribution and sub-transmission lines, right of way clearing, meter reading, stand-by duty and participation in Merchants Journeyman lineman program. Minimum requirements include high school diploma, ability to speak and read English fluently, two years’ experience or graduation from a certified lineman school, capable of climbing poles and have or can obtain a valid Nebraska Commercial Driver’s License within 30 days. Salary is dependent on qualifications. All applications will be considered. Individuals are subject to drug testing. Applications will be taken until the position is filled. Applications and job description are available at the City Offices, 135 W 4th St, Superior NE 68978, phone (402) 879-4711. Submit application to attention of Utility Manager, P.O. Box 160, Superior NE 68978 or fax (402) 879-4907. City of Superior is an equal opportunity employer.

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The City of Neligh, Neb., is accepting applications for the electrical department. The job is a full-time position and includes but is not limited to working with high voltage electricity, operating bucket trucks and digger derricks, trencher, dump truck, loader and backhoe. Must have a Class B CDL or be willing to obtain within three months. The City will require on-call rotation and the physical ability to work for extended periods in all types of weather conditions. Applicants must be willing to learn the operation of the electrical generation units and apparatus. Knowledge of electric generation would be beneficial. The City also requires the applicant to be willing to work in other departments if necessary. Wages are dependent upon qualifications and prior experience. The City has an excellent benefit package with health and life insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave and paid holidays. The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment drug test. Position open until filled. Applications may be picked up at the City office at 202 Main Street or sent electronically by emailing dana@neligh.org. With questions call the City office at (402) 887-4066. The City of Neligh is an EOE. Posted 2/26/19.

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The City of Hastings, Neb., (pop. 25,000) is accepting applications for a full-time plant electrician. This position performs a variety of journeyman level work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plant electrical systems. Work is regularly performed on a day shift but may be called upon at other times for maintenance or repair work of an emergency nature or as otherwise required. (See job posting at www.cityofhastings.org/PlntElec19 for complete job description.)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of experience supporting maintenance operations on industrial electrical equipment.
• Journeyman’s electrical license.
• One year of experience in a steam generation facility.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must reside within 30 minutes, per Google maps, of duty station.
• Must complete specialized training during six-month probation period.
• Post high school course work in an electrical related field is preferred.

Salary range for this position is $30.66-$40.57 per hour in addition to an excellent benefit package. Interested candidates must submit a City of Hastings Application available online at www.cityofhastings.org/PlntElec19. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. CST, March 8, 2019.

Please direct questions to:

Human Resources 1228 N Denver Ave Hastings, NE 68901 hr@cityofhastings.org

Telephone: (402) 461-2313

EOE/M/F/D/Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace/E-verify Participant/ This position is subject to veteran's preference per Neb. statute 48-225 thru 48-227.

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The Village of Utica, Neb., is seeking a full-time person to fill the appointed position of Village clerk/treasurer. This position is responsible for preparing and maintaining official municipal records, preparing for Board meetings, utility billings, animal licensing, payroll, budgets, audit preparation, correspondence, scheduling, grant writing, economic development, assisting the Planning and Zoning Commission and coordinating with other departments. EOE. The applicant must be able to work well with the public. Experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office software is preferred. Competitive pay based on experience and certification. Job description and applications are available at the Village Office. Email: uticanebraska1@gmail.com; phone: (402) 534-4237. Posted 1/25/19.

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The City of Wahoo, Neb., is searching for a utility general manager. Located just 30 minutes north of Lincoln and 30 minutes west of Omaha, Wahoo is situated in one of the best locations in Nebraska. With a population of 4,500, the community strives for the small-town appeal but due to proximity to the two largest communities in Nebraska, is able to provide many attractive amenities like shopping, cultural events, with close access to a major airport, I-80 and Amtrak.

The City of Wahoo Utilities, which include electricity generation and distribution, water, sanitary sewer, and natural gas, operate under a Board of Public Works. With an annual budget of $10 million in expenditures, the general manager is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all four utility systems. In addition, the general manager will work with and report to the city administrator. The City of Wahoo Utilities operate with a staff of 21 full-time employees and take pride in providing continuity of service and quality customer relations all while maintaining some of the best utility rates in the country.

The City is looking for an individual with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, public administration, or related degree, or a combination of education and experience in the utilities area. In addition, a qualified individual should have a minimum of five years of experience in a management and supervisory role over multiple utility departments. The ideal candidate should have a working understanding of electricity, water systems, wastewater management, and natural gas distribution, as well as familiarity with engineering principles and the ability to understand financial strategies and reporting for public-owned utility. Of key importance is the ability to communicate at the highest level, and the skills to provide motivation and leadership to employees, many which have years of experience. Other skills such as construction oversight, experience with technology in the utilities field, and overall people skills will be considered as well.

Additional information including job description and an organizational chart are available under the careers tab on the City’s website: www.wahoo.ne.us. Interested persons should apply by submitting their resume directly to the city administrator at harrell@wahoo.ne.us or to the city clerk at morrow@wahoo.ne.us. The initial review of applications will begin on Feb. 15, 2019 however the job will remain open until filled. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience for this position. Posted 1/23/19.

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Would you like to live in a family-oriented community? Wall Lake, Iowa has an opportunity for you. Wall Lake is in a transition period with our current electric superintendent getting closer to retirement. We are looking for a lineman to oversee our electric distribution rebuild. Along with our electric distribution rebuild our lineman apprentice needs supervision and hours to attain his lineman certificate. If this interests you and you meet the basic requirements (listed below) please call Chris at (712) 664-2216.

The position requires basic knowledge of practices, methods, equipment, and tools used to maintain and repair an electrical distribution system. Graduation from an accredited vocation school or equal experience is a positive but not required. Duties include but are not limited to: installation of metering equipment at customer site and installing, maintaining and repairing customer services which will include responding to outage reports, tree trimming, street lighting repair, and some high voltage troubleshooting. Applicant must have or have the ability to attain at minimum a Class B CDL and must be able to handle the physical demands of the job such as bending, kneeling, standing for extended periods, and working in all types of weather. Job will require the ability to respond to outages on an on-call basis. Applicant will be subject to a pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol testing.

Wall Lake is located five miles from beautiful Black Hawk Lake in Lake View Iowa and is only 30 minutes from Denison, Storm Lake, and Carroll. If you like the outdoors Wall Lake is perfect as it is surrounded by lakes and public hunting ground. Wall Lake is one of the cheapest communities in Western Iowa to live. Wall Lake is a progressive community that owns natural gas, electric, garbage, water, and wastewater utilities so the applicant would be asked to assist with these utilities as required. Posted 1/23/19.

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The City of David City, Neb., (pop. 2,906) has an opening for a city administrator. Salary is negotiable and is based on experience and qualifications. Position includes competitive benefits.

The city administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city. The applicant should have strong skills in the areas of budget, finance, organizational management, public safety, public utilities, human resource management and grant writing. A bachelor’s degree in political science, public or business administration, or related field of government, or commensurate education and experience is required.

Interested candidates should contact the City Office at 557 4^th Street  (P.O. Box 191), David City, NE 68632  (402) 367-3135, to request an application and job description. Resume, references and application will be accepted until the position is filled. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

The City of David City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posted 1/21/2019.

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The Town of Holly, Colo., is accepting applications with resume for town administrator. The Town of Holly is a small statutory municipality located in Southeast Colorado along Highway 50 near the Colorado/Kansas state line. The municipality owns, operates and provides electric, water, wastewater and garbage/landfill services to residents.

The town administrator performs highly responsible management, administrative and professional duties as the chief executive officer of the Town government. Employees of this class are expected to exercise a high degree of independence, initiative and professional expertise in the administration and day-to-day management of the Town in accordance with policy established by the Board of Trustees, town, state, and federal laws, regulations and guidelines. An important aspect of this very high-profile position is as the Town’s chief executive officer and the overall responsibility for all Town departments. The individual filling this position serves at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees.

The position is full time permanent and offers salary with benefits. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, political science, business management or a closely related field, and two years of responsible administrative, municipal, public agency or private sector background. Master’s Degree in public administration preferred. These requirements are subject to change by the Board of Trustees on a case-by-case basis.

Current job description and application are available on-line at: www.townofholly.com Interested applicants must submit application with resume (to include three work-related references). EOE. Position open until filled. Send information to: clerk@townofholly.com or mail to Town of Holly, PO Box 458, Holly, CO  81047. Fax will not be accepted. Posted 1/4/19.

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The City of Grand Island, Neb., is looking for a qualified candidate to fill their lineworker apprentice/first class position. This position performs skilled and specialized work in the construction, maintenance and operation of an electrical distribution, transmission, overhead and underground systems. Experience working with an electrical utility is preferred. Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid Class A CDL within six months of hire. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid certification in CPR and first aid within six months of hire. Residency required within six months of hire. Salary: $25.17-$40.73 per hour plus excellent benefits. Working hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; on-call rotation. 

Salary range: $25.17-$40.73 per hour plus great benefits. Candidates are subject to a background check and post-offer/pre-employment physical and drug screen. For more detailed information and to apply, visit www.grand-island.com/jobs. Applications are being accepted until 3 p.m. on Feb. 5, 2019. EO/AAE/M/F/D/V/G. Posted 1/3/19.

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The City of David City, Neb., is accepting applications for a full-time water supervisor. Record keeping, computer skills, mechanical ability and a valid Nebraska driver’s license are required.  Ability to identify problems, elaborate and execute solutions is a must.

Work duties include, but are not limited to, operation, testing, repair and maintenance of the municipal water and wastewater systems and treatment facilities, snow removal, laboratory process control testing, light construction, operation of equipment, general labor, and lifting (occasionally over 100 lbs.) may be expected. Some unscheduled hours would be required in case of emergencies; required to be on call in a rotating schedule. Must reside within a five-mile radius of the city limits of David City within six months.

Wage based on experience; benefit package.

Minimum Qualifications: High school graduate plus two years technical training or the equivalent. Must possess a Grade II or Grade III Water Operators Certification. Must be able to work with the public in solving problems; to work with other city employees; and to direct others in assisting with water and sewer work.

Applications can be obtained from: City of David City, P.O. Box 191, David City, NE  68632-0191 Phone: (402) 367-3135 http://www.davidcityne.com

Along with application, please include a resume (including past job experience, qualifications, skills and references.) Rating of education and experience; oral interview; reference check; and background check are required. Other job-related tests may be required.

Position open until filled. EOE.

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The City of Denver, Iowa is looking for a water/sewer operator. Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Once hired, the employee will be required to make consistent progress toward attaining a Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade III Certification, a Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator, and a Grade II Water Distribution Operator. Preferred applicants will have a minimum of a two-year post high school degree and/or hold waste water, water distribution, and water treatment certifications. Salary to be based on education and certifications. Salary is competitive and will increase with each step toward the Grade III Certification. Applicants should submit cover letter, resume, and salary history and five references to the City of Denver, 100 Washington Street, Denver, Iowa 50622. Position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin on Jan. 2, 2019. EOE. Posted 12/3/18.

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The City of Curtis, Neb., is accepting applications for a Lineman. This individual will oversee and maintain all areas of the Curtis Light and Water electrical distribution system and generating plant. Duties include, but are not limited to, maintenance, repair and upgrades of all electric systems. Requirements include a valid Nebraska driver’s license, must obtain CDL. Electrical and or lineman experience is highly preferred. The City of Curtis will consider training an individual with the aptitude and desire to learn this position. All training and certification costs will be paid by the city. Wage will depend on experience and certifications. Full family health insurance and retirement included. Curtis has great schools, friendly people, low crime, spectacular Arrowhead Meadows Golf Course, and is situated in the heart of some of the best hunting and fishing in the Midwest. Relocation incentives are available through the Medicine Valley Economic Development Corporation. Visit Curtisnebraska.com for information on the area.  Resume and references can be mailed to: City of Curtis, P.O. Box 6, Curtis NE 69025 or emailed to curtis@curtis-ne.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of Curtis is an EOE. Contact Doug Schultz (308) 367-4122 or curtis@curtis-ne.com with questions. Posted 11/29/18.

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The City of Wayne, Neb., Municipal Utilities is currently accepting applications for a Lineman I position.  A minimum of five year’s experience in the electrical field or technical school graduate is preferred.  Examples of work: Participates in construction, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission lines; sets poles, strings wire, and hangs or installs transformers, lightning arresters, cut-outs, cross arms and insulators and related components; performs most skilled lineman tasks in constructing 2,400 to 13,000-volt lines; and monthly meter reading. Pay range will be $19.36 - $27.18.  Starting pay will be based on prior experience and certifications. Applications and job description are available at the City of Wayne, 306 Pearl Street, Wayne, NE  68787. Applications are due by Jan. 31, 2019 and should be returned to Betty McGuire, City Clerk, with applicable resume. The City of Wayne is an EOE. For more information, call (402) 375-2896 and ask for Tim Sutton, electric distribution superintendent. Posted 11/2/18.

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Electrical Lineman and Electrician (2 positions)
The Village of Pender, Neb., is looking to fill two full-time positions for the utility department: One electrical lineman position and one electrician position. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and have a valid drivers license. Benefits include paid vacation,sick time, retirement,family medical and holidays. Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Must be willing to cross train in other departments. Interested candidates should contact the Village Office, 614 Main street Pender NE, 68047 to pick up application or call (402) 385-3232. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The Village of Pender is an EOE. Posted 10/23/18.

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The Village of Arlington, Neb., is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance worker. Duties to include but not limited to, maintenance of streets and Village parks, operating light to heavy construction/maintenance equipment. A basic understanding of plumbing, welding, and electrical is helpful but not required. A valid class B CDL is required or must be able to obtain within six months of employment. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Applications may be obtained at the Village Clerk’s Office, 410 West Elm Street or on our website at www.arlingtonne.org. Application and/or resume due at the Clerk’s Office by Oct. 31, 2018. Village of Arlington, PO Box 370, Arlington NE 68002-0370. Phone (402) 478-4212. Posted 10/9/18.

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The City of Red Cloud, Neb., is seeking applicants for the position of Utility/City Superintendent. This is a supervisory position for overseeing all departments within the City’s jurisdiction. Checks to make sure municipal-owned utilities remain in operational condition; schedules and assigns work to subordinates; supervises and works with employees in all departments; ensures tests at the wastewater, wells and power plant are properly conducted in accordance with state and federal regulations; performs and oversees preventive maintenance and repairs at wastewater plant, power plant and wells as well as on all public works equipment; oversees maintenance and repairs of streets in terms of snow removal, sign placements and construction and repair of streets; monitors and maintains all water and sewer lines; directs the operation of the landfill and C & D site; ensures compliance of the compost site, C & D site as required by the Department of Environmental Quality; record keeping; issues building permits; serves as Civil Defense Director and performs other duties as required by the Mayor and City Council. Experience with utilities preferred but not mandatory. This is a full-time position with an excellent benefit package. Salary will be based on experience. Please contact the City Office for additional information (402) 746-2215 or e-mail citysue@gpcom.net. Resumes may be delivered, mailed or e-mailed to City of Red Cloud, 540 North Webster Street, Red Cloud, NE 68970. The application period will remain open until the position is filled. The City of Red Cloud is an EOE. Posted 10/5/18.

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The City of Gering, Neb., seeks a director of parks, recreation and leisure services. Active city with many city-wide parks, cemetery, golf course, and recreation program. Position requires graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in recreation or turf management, education, or physical education including course work in organization and administration; at least five years of progressively responsible experience in parks and recreation programs; completion of various courses dealing with care of plants, trees, and turf; any equivalent combination of education and experience; and must be able to possess or obtain a Nebraska pesticide applicators incense, and Nebraska driver’s license. A full job description and application can be obtained at the City of Gering Administration Offices or on the City of Gering website, www.gering.org. Return application, resume, and references in an envelope marked “Director of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services applicant” to Human Resources, 1025 P Street, Gering, NE  69341. Applications must be received by Oct. 26, 2018 in order to be considered in the initial review process. Position will remain open until filled. EOE. Posted 9/28/18.

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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.

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