Steamfitter Mechanic - Journeyman, Apprenctice, Helper - Neb. City Station

Responsibilities

This role will be filled commensurate on experience at the applicable (Journeyman, Apprentice, Helper) based on the candidate's knowledge and experience. The position description used in this posting is representative of a (Journeyman)

Summary:

Perform tasks required to successfully carry out the functions of the Steamfitter Mechanic group. Serve as acting working crew leader as required.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform fabrication, installation, maintenance, inspection and/or repair of heat exchangers, boilers, boiler trim, pressure vessels, piping systems, and related equipment such as valves, burners, soot blowers, ductwork, dust collecting components, etc. Ensure proper documentation of maintenance work.

2. Perform duties such as refractory work, boiler maintenance, building and grounds maintenance, carpentry, masonry, structural welding, sandblasting, rigging, etc.

3. Operate cranes and heavy equipment and operate all tools and equipment pertaining to this department, ensuring proper care of tools and economical use of supplies.

4. Routinely act as lead person in coordinating crew activities. Ensure productivity of craft employees when serving as lead person on job and assist in the training of new personnel.

5. Perform assigned duties in a manner which complies with the District's safety procedures and keep the work area clean.

6. Perform tasks related to the use and handling of hazardous material.

7. Regular and dependable attendance is required.

8. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications

Required:

- High school diploma or equivalent is required.

- Requires a high degree of mechanical ability.

- Must possess a valid driver¿s license.

- Must have good communication.

- A high level of teamwork.

- Interpersonal skills.

- Must be available for overtime work as required.

- May be required to report to any job headquarters within the District.

- Must take callouts.

Desired:

- College degree in an applicable field, (mechanical or welding), completion of a related industrial apprenticeship/training, (mechanical or welding), program or equivalent work experience in industrial welding and mechanical maintenance preferred.

- Extensive experience in power plant maintenance work.

- Ability to work from blueprints and drawings.

- Valid asbestos certified worker.

- Welding certification is highly desirable.

- Class B CDL is desirable.

Closing Statement

This role will be filled commensurate on experience at the applicable (Journeyman, Apprentice, Helper) based on the candidate's knowledge and experience. The position description used in this posting is representative of a (Journeyman)

Salary

Journeyman: $54.22

Apprentice Step 1: $40.65

Helper: $34.54

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.

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EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before September 26, 2025.

Recruiter: Andrew Ray - alray@oppd.com #LI-RA

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.