Perform scheduled vehicle and equipment servicing. Must have proven diesel mechanic and hydraulic equipment experience. Perform repairs as needed on District vehicles, power-operated equipment, maintain shop area in a clean and orderly manner, perform general welding, and repair. Maintain adequate records of fuel, oil change, scheduled maintenance, and warranties. Responsible for ordering parts for District vehicles. Accountable for maintaining a necessary supply of parts and tools for the shop. Assist in unloading freight as needed. General repair of District property. Assist in mowing and snow removal as needed. Water, AED, Fire Extinguisher testing, maintenance, and documentation. Become and remain certified in CPR and first aid. A minimum Class A commercial driver's license. Be able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems/issues. Other items as assigned or needed.
Must be able to: carry and lift up to 50 pounds, be able to climb, bend, reach, and lift while in awkward positions, work off of a mechanics creeper while lying on the back, and stand on a concrete floor for several hours at a time.
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent and have at least five years of mechanical experience in automotive, diesel engines, and hydraulics.
Cornhusker Public Power District is a not-for-profit electric distribution utility that sells electricity at cost to rural portions of Platte, Colfax, Boone, Nance, Greeley and Wheeler counties (see map of coverage area). Headquartered in Columbus with service centers located in Albion and Fullerton, we serve over 9,000 customers with electricity for their residence, industry, agriculture or commercial purposes.
Cornhusker Public Power District’s large industrial customers receive outstanding service and low-cost power rates that are among the lowest in the nation. Fortune 500 companies are located in our service area, in part because of our outstanding service.
The mission of Cornhusker Public Power District is to safely provide our customers with quality electric and customer service that is competitively priced. Cornhusker Public Power District will continue to develop load management techniques and marketing programs that improve load factor. It is further the mission to improve the quality of life to individuals by striving to bring economic development and other services to the area through participation in area development. This will be accomplished with a highly train...ed and efficient staff in conjunction with well-informed customers.
Public and employee safety is the highest priority for Cornhusker Public Power District. Every job will be completed in a safe manner, with all employees continually assisting each other in working safely.
