STUDENT INTERN - VEHICLE MAINTENANCE (DGC)

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Beulah (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative is offering a summer Student Intern position in Beulah, North Dakota, focused on vehicle maintenance. The role involves assisting Vehicle Maintenance Technicians with repairing plant mobile equipment and performing preventive maintenance on a variety of vehicles, from lifts to forklifts.

The internship runs roughly May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027. Candidates must be 18+, enrolled in an automotive or diesel program, and have a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student in an automotive or diesel mechanic program, with freshman year completed; or recently completed an automotive or diesel mechanic program (within the past 12 months).
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repair and maintenance of plant vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems in gas and diesel equipment.
• Assist with tires, brakes, windows, doors, HVAC, and drive trains as needed.
• Support events and departmental activities, including setup and cleanup.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Data entry

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

Automotive or diesel mechanic program enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Title:

STUDENT INTERN - VEHICLE MAINTENANCE (DGC)

Posting Start Date:

9/8/26

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is located at our Dakota Gasification Company location in Beulah, ND.

This position is for the summer months of 2027 (approximately May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027).

This temporary position’s primary job responsibility will be to assist Vehicle Maintenance Technicians with repairing plant mobile equipment in the company's vehicle maintenance area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist with repair and maintenance of plant vehicles and mobile equipment
• Preventive maintenance along with repairs on vehicles and mobile equipment. Both electrical and mechanical issues. General shop mechanic work on gas and diesel automobiles, manlifts, forklifts, dump trucks.
• Repairing tires, brakes, windows, doors, heating and cooling systems, drive trains. oil changes, etc.
• Support the annual Family Night event, including setup, participation, and cleanup, as part of departmental responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age.
• Enrolled as a full-time student in an automotive or diesel mechanic program, with freshman year completed; or recently completed an automotive or diesel mechanic program (within the past 12 months).
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• A valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous internship or relevant work experience.
• Additional certifications or coursework in field of study.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Requires continuous walking; frequent standing, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, reaching above and below shoulder level; and occasional sitting, crawling, lifting 50 pounds from knee to shoulder high, pushing and pulling up to 60 pounds. Requires continuous use of tools and occasional turning of valves and use of foot controls. Requires grip strength of 45 pounds. The majority of the incumbent’s shift is spent indoors. Occasionally requires working at heights from 10 to 100 feet and in high climbing areas on grating, ladders, scaffolding, and other areas requiring use of safety equipment. Continuously exposed to noise; frequently exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, and extreme heat and cold, and occasionally exposed to vibration, poor ventilation, and confined areas. Incumbent is required to wear dust masks, respirators and full face Scott Air Paks when necessary. May occasionally be required to work rotating shifts. Requires good finger dexterity, good binocular vision, good color vision and hearing, and ability to speak. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must have the ability to perform close accurate work, communicate effectively with others, present information in a clear, concise manner and follow verbal and written instructions.

KEY SKILLS

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Research and analytical thinking.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Data entry and recordkeeping.
• Team collaboration.
• Initiative and adaptability.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Fieldwork or technical hands-on aptitude (where applicable).
• Compliance with safety procedures.

Wage: $28 per hour

Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.