Utility Line Camp

Thursday, May 23, 2024
8:00 a.m. – Noon

Dawson PPD Headquarters
75191 Rd 433
Lexington NE 68850
(South of Lexington I-80 exit)

Spaces are limited. Application deadline is May 9, 2024.

About The Utility Line Camp

Join us for an electrifying experience at Dawson PPD’s Utility Line Camp! Get hands-on with tasks that mirror a lineworker’s daily routine.

Learn essential safety around electricity
Experience a thrilling bucket truck ride
Discover techniques for climbing utility poles
Explore below-ground utility installation methods
Get up close and personal with the tools of the trade

Open to incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors. No registration fee to attend. Lunch is provided.

Participants must reside within Dawson PPD’s territory footprint. See the service area map and list of communities below for details.

Dawson PPD Service Area

Eligible town residence:

Applicants and/or their parent/guardian(s) must reside within Dawson PPD territory boundaries or in one of the following towns:

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Amherst

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Brady

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Cozad

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Eddyville

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Elm Creek

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Elwood

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Eustis

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Farnam

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Gibbon

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Gothenburg

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Hershey

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Kearney

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Lexington

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Maxwell

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Miller

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North Platte

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Odessa

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Overton

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Pleasanton

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Ravenna

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Riverdale

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Shelton

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Smithfield

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Sumner

What qualities make a good utility lineworker?

Hands-on learner
Respect safety protocols
Teamwork
Problem-solving skills
Strong math & communication skills
Comfortable with changing technology

What can I expect if I choose a career as a utility lineworker?

Dawson PPD offers the opportunity to ride along with a lineworker so you can see what the job entails. Contact Operations Manager Jeremy Kaiser to make arrangements. He can be reached by calling 308-324-2386 or email jkaiser (at) dawsonpower.com.

Where can I study utility line in Nebraska?

Class sizes are limited in utility line programs. Dawson PPD advises those interested in enrolling to contact schools as early as possible.

Western Nebraska Community College – Alliance
Northeast Community College – Norfolk
Metropolitan Community College – Omaha

What other opportunities are available?

Dawson PPD Utility Line Scholarship

Nebraska Rural Electric Association Youth Energy Leadership Camp