Phelps County Jobs. Compared to the nation as a whole, the unemployment rate in both Nebraska and Phelps County is less than half the national average. We have work and we have jobs. What we need are more people willing to come and join us.

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Phelps County Jobs

Just the place to build a career...and build a life

Phelps County boasts its appeal as a neighborly and family-friendly community and has an employment rate at over 96%! We maintain a work culture of respect where employees are valued, teamwork is a way of life, and innovative ideas are encouraged. We acknowledge and welcome the talent of people from diverse backgrounds to provide the knowledge, commitment and creativity that will carry our community of excellence into the future. For these reasons, we seek qualified candidates to fill our positions. Use the links below to view our available job opportunities.

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Major employers

Many of the employers with more than 100 employees also advertise their openings through their own websites. Listed below are links to job openings at some Phelps County employers. Additional employers are included in the Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce membership listing.

Employer Description of Services Website
BD Manufacturer of disposable medical supplies opens in new window website
Phelps Memorial Health Center Hospital and medical services opens in new window website
Allmand Brothers Manufacturer of floodlighting units, traffic control devices, and construction equipment opens in new window website
Kayton Electric Electrical construction contractor opens in new window website
Holdrege Public Schools Education System opens in new window website
Agri-Coop Grain elevator, mixed grain feed, and fertilizer opens in new window website
Christian Homes, Inc. Long term care/retirement center opens in new window website
Holdrege Memorial Homes Long term care/retirement center opens in new window website
The Connection Inbound Call Center opens in new window website
Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation Electric Utility opens in new window website

Commutable Employment Opportunities

If your experiences and skills require a different type of employment than is available locally, a 45 minute commute opens up a broad range of options. Just plug in a 45 mile radius in your search on the  Nebraska JobLink website. Here are links to job opportunities in opens in new window Kearney and opens in new window Lexington. (Please note at the Lexington website that Gothenburg and Cozad jobs require a little longer commute).

30 mile commuting areaEmployment Opportunities in the Area

If a candidate's experiences and skills require a different type of employment than is available in Phelps County, a 30 mile commute opens up a broad range of options.

And, in rural Nebraska commuting is simple and speedy because traffic is rarely an issue.  As outlined in the table below, commute times are often very similar to the number of miles. Kearney, Lexington, Minden, Alma, and Arapahoe are within a 30 mile commute from the center of Phelps County and have the employment opportunities afforded communities with a population of 1,000 or more.

Area Population Centers
  Kearney Lexington Minden Alma Arapahoe
  miles drive time miles drive time miles drive time miles drive time miles drive time
Atlanta 42 43 47 48 31 41 31 32 25 23
Bertrand 43 45 31 30 39 62 39 53 34 50
Funk 24 33 47 51 17 23 31 36 39 43
Holdrege 35 37 40 41 23 32 26 30 34 37
Loomis 43 49 48 54 31 48 32 38 38 43

Own a Business

Owning a business is a great way to secure an income and become your own boss! Phelps County organizations are partnering to create an environment ripe for budding entrepreneurs. Be sure to see the Entrepreneur Resources in Phelps County.

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