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Omaha Public Power District
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2026 current openings
Nebraska
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Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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Municipal utility · before you apply
Omaha Public Power District is hiring linemen. OPPD is the 12th-largest public power utility in the United States, serving over 849,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.
Step 01. Pay
Average annual pay for a Lineman at Omaha Public Power District is $102,264 per year. Omaha Public Power District offer Health Insurance, Financial & Retirement and 401K Plan.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman apprentices at OPPD will be responsible for construction, maintenance and operations. Use shovels, sledge hammers and 90 lb jack hammers. Perform aerial work in a safety belt in a safe and efficient manner
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Omaha Public Power District A lineman is responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment. This includes work from power plants to the meters of customers homes. Additionally, a lineman digs trenches for the installation of underground lines, install meters, climb poles to repair overhead lines and inspect power lines for possible repair or replacement.
Step 04. Hiring
Omaha Public Power District Carolinas requires having a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), first aid certification, competency in CPR and pole top rescue.
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