Operator Technician Mechanic I-IV

Dodge City Housing; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low health insurance premiums

Company-funded pension

Job summary

Sunflower Electric Power Corporation in Dodge City, KS is seeking an Operator Technician Mechanic I-IV to operate, maintain, and repair boilers, turbine-generators, combustion turbines, and other generation station equipment.

This role supports reliable energy delivery to Kansas residents and requires mechanical maintenance experience along with the ability to work rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends.

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.
• Able to work overtime, both scheduled and/or unscheduled; respond to emergencies and work rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Refer to the Responsibility Outline and Physical and Mental Requirements for a full list of qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate boilers, turbine-generators, and generation station equipment.
• Maintain and repair generation-related mechanical components and equipment.
• Respond to emergencies and work rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Repair skills

Shift flexibility

Education

Two year post high school education in mechanical maintenance and two years heavy industrial mechanical maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job description

Business Name: Sunflower Electric Power Corporation

Job Title: Operator Technician Mechanic I-IV

Short Description: Sunflower is a generation and transmission utility seeking an Operator Technician Mechanic in Dodge City, KS! 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.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Construction & Maintenance, Manufacturing & Engineering

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Job Open Date: August 27, 2026

Full Description

Sunflower is a generation and transmission utility seeking an Operat or Technician Mechanic in Dodge City, KS! 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

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 veterans and disabled persons.