Responsibilities

Power a community. Build your skills. Work with a fleet unlike any other in the region. At Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), we keep the lights on for more than 850,000 people and our fleet is essential to making that happen. As one of the nation's largest publicly owned electric utilities, OPPD relies on a diverse range of vehicles and equipment to support power generation, construction, emergency response, and daily operations. That's where you come in.
We're looking for a Transportation Mechanic (Helper) who's ready to work hands-on with a large, technically advanced fleet that includes everything from passenger vehicles to heavy trucks, construction equipment, and specialized rigs equipped with hydraulic and pneumatic lifts. This is a role for someone who loves solving mechanical challenges, learning new systems, and taking pride in keeping critical equipment safe, reliable, and ready for the field.

In this position, you'll perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems, and grow your expertise across a wide range of technologies ¿ including hydraulic and pneumatic tool circuits, gasoline and diesel engines, electric and air brake systems, automatic transmissions, HVAC, computerized automotive systems, and electro-hydraulic controls. You'll also develop skills in welding, fabrication, and diagnostic software as you support the full lifecycle of OPPD's fleet.

If you're looking for a career where your work directly supports the reliability of a major public utility and where every day brings new equipment, new challenges, and new opportunities to grow OPPD's Fleet Operations team is the place to build your future.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Assist in the performance of scheduled and nonscheduled maintenance and repair on all the District's transportation, construction and coal handling equipment. Become increasingly familiar with the maintenance, operation and repair for all passenger cars, trucks, mounted equipment and construction equipment owned and/or operated by the District and other customers.
• Learn trouble-shooting and repair of related components such as hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulic, air and electric brakes, automatic transmissions, computerized automotive systems, emissions systems, electro-hydraulic control systems, HVAC and all other components used on the vehicles and equipment.
• Become familiar with the District's welding and fabrication equipment.
• Assume more difficult tasks in maintenance and repair of equipment in preparation for entering the Transportation Mechanic Apprenticeship Program.
• Complete routine and preventive maintenance inspections and be capable of directing other lower classifications in the performance of these and other minor repair tasks.
• Provide Crew Leader feedback on vehicles, equipment and processes for overall improvement of fleet consistency, reliability and quality; as well as needs for general and technical training.
• Communicate with customers, mechanics, and crew leaders about the ongoing condition and status of vehicles and equipment.

Required
Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have (or be able to obtain within six months of hire) a Class A Commercial Driver License.
• Experience in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of vehicles (passenger cars, light duty trucks and medium duty trucks) and construction equipment, and/or fleet shop operations for an electric utility, independent shop, dealership or similar/related business.
• Must demonstrate good communication and customer service skills.
• Must be available to work a rotating shift of 8 weeks of 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 4 weeks of 3:30 - Midnight
• Position will start at our Elkhorn Service Center and then rotate though all 4 of our Service Centers on a 6 - 12 month rotation

Desired:

• Associate's Degree in Diesel Technology, Automotive repair, other Transportation Maintenance related field is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulic system operations and maintenance is desirable.
• Welding and fabrication experience.

Time Demands:

• This position is considered an essential position¿ meaning when business necessity and continuity needs are emergent, this position will be required to report to work and may be required to work hours beyond an employee's normal shift.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance in alignment with Departmental policy.
• Must be available for overtime work and call-outs as required to ensure continuance of efficient operation.

Environment :

Office/Field: Work will be performed both in a modern office environment amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, and noises and outside in a variety of weather conditions (snow, rain, heat, cold, wind, etc.), terrain, and other natural environmental hazards as well as pollen and other airborne allergens.

Generation Plant: Work will be performed inside with exposure to industrial building conditions and will be exposed to extreme temperatures, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation and exposure to sounds. Noise levels may require shouting in order to be heard.

IBEW Local 763
Hourly: $35.92

Our Culture & Mission

At Omaha Public Power District, everything starts with people. Our teams, our communities, and the customer owners who count on us. As the 12th largest public power utility in the U.S., we serve more than 900,000 people across 13 counties, and we take that responsibility seriously.

We lead with integrity, support one another, and do what is right because how we serve matters just as much as what we deliver. Our goal is simple: provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy today and for generations to come.

We create power with purpose. Your work here has real impact on families, the environment, and on the future of energy. And we believe great ideas can come from anywhere.

If you want to be part of a team that takes care of the community and the people who serve it, you are in the right place. We back up our mission by taking care of our employees, too, which is why our benefits are among the most comprehensive and competitive in the region.

Ready to apply?

When you apply, be sure your resume highlights the skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

Recruiter: Mike Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com #LI-MF