Transportation Mechanic; Helper

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 who is 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 will 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 will also develop skills in welding, fabrication, and diagnostic software as you support the full lifecycle of OPPD's fleet.

If you are 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.

• 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.

• 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 p.m.
  
  - Midnight.
• Position will start at our Elkhorn Service Center and then rotate through all 4 of our Service Centers on a 6 - 12 month rotation.

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