Apprentice Transportation Mechanic

Required: 
 - High School diploma or equivalent is required. 
 - Associates Degree in Diesel Technology, Automotive Technology, AG Equipment, Construction/Heavy Equipment, and/or other Transportation Maintenance. With these requirements, would need a minimum of two (2) years working experience in related field excluding Co-Ops and internships. 
 - 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.

Desired:
 - Knowledge of hydraulic system operations and maintenance is desirable. 
 - Welding and fabrication experience.

Time Demands:
1. 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.
2. Maintain regular and predictable attendance in alignment with Departmental policy.  
3. Must be available for overtime work and call-outs as required to ensure continuance of efficient operation. 

Environment: 
Work will be performed in a modern office environment amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, and noises. Work will be performed outside in a wide variety of weather conditions (snow, rain, heat, cold, wind, etc.), terrain, and other natural environmental hazards as well as pollen and other airborne allergens.  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. Work for this role may also be performed in the following areas:  high traffic environments; around energized high voltage electrical equipment; in construction areas that may present physical hazards and at heights.  

Physical Demands:
Must have the ability to: work on multiple tasks at one time; work under stressful situations; operate a computer and other office equipment; move about the Company and interact with all levels of the Company.  Must be capable of performing moderately strenuous work.  Must be capable of climbing, including but not limited to on a vehicle, up and down ladders and stairs.  Additional physical requirements include but are not limited to:  Occasionally lifting 50 lbs. from floor to waist; handling objects with hands; ability to see information in print and/or electronically; squatting; bending; reaching; keyboarding; awkward body positioning; overhead reaching and color differentiation.
 

Salary:

$36.54

Local 763

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.

EOE:  Protected Veterans/Disability

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before 3/13/2025. 

Recruiter: Scott Green - smgreen@oppd.com  #LI-SG

**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.