Sr Communications Tech

Responsibilities

Senior Communications Tech

The Senior Communications Tech supports OPPD's mission by installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced communications technologies essential to District operations. In this senior level role, you help ensure that OPPD's communication systemsi ncluding land mobile radio, microwave and fiber transmission networks, and telephone and data systemsremain dependable, safe, and fully operational. Your technical expertise strengthens system performance, supports timely restoration efforts, and contributes to reliable service for the communities OPPD serves.

The Impact You'll Have

- Install, operate, and maintain a wide range of communication systems including mobile radios, base stations, microwave equipment, fiber optics, telephone, data, and intercom systems.

- Troubleshoot complex communication issues to support reliable performance across District operations.

- Test, repair, and rebuild communication equipment to ensure systems remain effective and dependable.

- Identify and resolve customer radio and television interference concerns.

- Support restoration of failed equipment, including responding whenever needed to maintain continuity of service.

- Perform all duties in alignment with District safety policies while maintaining consistent and dependable attendance.

- Fulfill operational requirements, including meeting access standards for secure facilities and supporting ongoing communication needs.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

Must Have

- Requires an Associates Degree in electronics technology or a related discipline and a minimum of 5 years

- Experience in an area similar to the above listed requirements or 7+ years of equivalent work experience.

- Must be available for overtime work

- Requires a valid driver's license.

Preferred

- Additional coursework toward a four-year degree is preferred. Tower climbing capability desirable. A valid General Radio Telephone Operator License is highly desirable.

Closing Statement

Local 763

Step 1 - $59.59 hourly

At Omaha Public Power District, we¿re passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.

WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.

WE'RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We're dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people's lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We're always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are wherever you are and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.

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EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before May 14, 2026

Recruiter: Patique Collins - pncollins@oppd.com #LI-PC

PLEASE NOTE - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition. If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.