Maintenance Technician – Jr. Mechanic Location: Dodge City, KS Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm Potential $21/HR. Requirements: • High school diploma or GED required. • Valid driver’s license. • Must live within 30 minutes of Dodge City. • Ability to perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions and confined spaces. • Experience maintaining and troubleshooting motors (10 HP or higher), pumps, and valves. • Knowledge of confined space safety practices and mechanical equipment. • Strong troubleshooting skills with mechanical and electrical equipment. • Ability to read and understand work orders, P&IDs, schematics, and manuals. • Proficient with hand and power tools; capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. • Willingness to work in and around raw sewage with proper protective equipment. • Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Responsibilities: • Perform scheduled maintenance on wastewater and water plant equipment. • Troubleshoot and repair motors, pumps, valves, and electrical components. • Assist electricians with motor and panel repairs. • Diagnose equipment failures and follow proper repair procedures. • Safely operate and maintain plant equipment and tools. • Work in confined spaces following proper safety procedures. • Use computers for work orders, asset management, and equipment reporting. • Support plant operations during emergencies and after-hours call-outs. • https://gpsnational.com/ About the Company: Greenlight Professional Services
See More Details >>Job Brief If you have heavy industrial mechanical maintenance experience, check out this opportunity to join our team! Sunflower is a generation and transmission utility seeking an Operator Technician Mechanic in Dodge City, Kansas! An Operator Technician Mechanic operates, maintains, and repairs low or high-pressure boilers, turbine-generators, combustion turbines, and other generation station equipment. By maintaining generation related mechanical components and equipment, you'll be helping provide reliable and affordable energy to residents of Kansas. Opportunities: • Apply your mechanical maintenance skills and gain additional experience in mechanical maintenance to further your career. • Work in a positive team environment. • Enhance your knowledge of power plant principles, practices, and systems. • Enjoy the wonderful benefits Sunflower has to offer including low health insurance premiums and a company-funded pension. Qualifications: • Two year post high school education in mechanical maintenance and two years heavy industrial mechanical maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Proficient troubleshooting, repair, and resolution skills using sound mechanical aptitude, practices, methods, and procedures. • Successful completion of the Plant Operator Selections System (POSS) test and the Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) test. • Able to work overtime, both scheduled and/or unscheduled. Able to respond and report to work during off hours in emergency situations. Able to work rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends. Refer to the Responsibility Outline and Physical and Mental Requirements for a full list of qualifications: Operator Technician Mechanic Responsibility Outline EEI Testing: We administer selection tests for a variety of positions. The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage candidates to review all the information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests, available here: EEI Practice Tests Practice tests provide sample questions and detailed discussions of the correct answers. It's important to take the practice test as you would the actual one, with similar intensity and concentration. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer. Note: EEI does not allow access to the actual tests. Testing sessions are held at various locations. Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
See More Details >>Fleet Technician Role We are seeking a skilled Fleet Technician to join our team. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and safety of our fleet. In this role, you will work independently to perform routine maintenance and repairs on a wide range of vehicles, including automobiles, trucks, vans, and forklifts. You will also utilize leading-edge technology and programs to diagnose and repair vehicle systems. Your responsibilities will include:
See More Details >>Becoming a mechanical tradesperson in Dodge City, KS, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 mechanical engineers nationwide, with projections indicating a 11% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices earn an average of $603.67 per week in Dodge City, with a potential annual salary of approximately $31,000 for experienced professionals. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring mechanical tradespeople find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
