What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Technician position at Nebraska Public Power District?
Location - Sutherland, NE Gerald Gentleman Station
Employment Type: Full-Time
Posting Date: April 4, 2025
Closing Date: April 20, 2025
Nebraska Public Power District is hiring! Join our team as a Mechanical Technician and become an important part of our NPPD story. We are proud of our history, powering every corner of Nebraska, every day, for half a century. We recognize that it takes a diverse group of individuals to move forward in the rapidly changing energy industry, and now is the time to power our own transformation. Come with us on our journey, walking alongside teammates and our customers, leading the way in providing safe, reliable, sustainable energy for all Nebraskans, all while protecting our environment, powering our lives, and realizing our dreams. That’s NPPD…the Power of People.
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Position Summary
Education, Training and Experience
Incumbent must be recommended based on the Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) results.
Two-year associates degree in mechanical discipline or related field and three years of experience as a Mechanic in an industrial setting.
OR
Equivalent military training and three years of experience as a Mechanic in an industrial setting.
OR
High school diploma/General Education Development (GED) and either: 1) a minimum of five years of experience as a Mechanic in an industrial setting, or 2) completion of a mechanical apprentice program, or 3) other work experience or demonstrated performance indicating that the applicant has the skills and ability to perform the required duties of the position.
Licenses and/or Certifications
Not Applicable
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Maintain station equipment, including mobile equipment and railroad spur tracks, through performance of preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
Complete repairs, new installations, and modifications of mechanical equipment.
Maintain shop equipment, tools, test equipment, and facilities in a clean, operable condition and professional appearance.
Participate in training to maintain qualifications as a Mechanical Technician and train others through on-the-job or formal methods.
Provide technical direction and/or lead a work crew of full-time or part-time employees, or contract employees as necessary. Depending upon experience and capability, this position could provide technical direction for other employees on a regular basis.
Maintain and improve station reliability by investigating and troubleshooting failures/deficiencies of plant equipment. Partner with other departments, vendors, etc., as needed to ensure successful completion of this responsibility.
Continually improve the quality of mechanical maintenance processes through feedback to teammates, supervision, and other departments.
Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.
Pay Grade - 13 Hourly
Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $40.69 - $50.86
Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.
Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.
Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world.
Salary
Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.
Retirement Savings
NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing.
Health & Wellness
At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles.
Other Benefits
Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Salary : $41 - $51
