Summer Vehicle Maintenance Intern: Diesel & Electrical

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; North Dakota; Hybride; USD 32 000 - 45 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Basin Electric Power Cooperative's Dakota Gasification Company location in Beulah, ND, seeks a Summer Student Intern - Vehicle Maintenance to assist Vehicle Maintenance Technicians with repairing plant mobile equipment. The internship runs May 17, 2027 through August 20, 2027 and provides hands-on shop experience.

You must be 18+, enrolled in automotive or diesel program, with freshman year completed or recently completed; minimum GPA 2.5 and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Assist with repair and maintenance of plant vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Preventive maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems; general shop duties.
• Repair tires, brakes, windows, doors, A/C, and drive trains; oil changes.
• Support event preparation and cleanup as part of departmental responsibilities.

Connaissances

Vehicle maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Written communication

Team collaboration

Data entry

Formation

Automotive or diesel program (full-time student)

Outils

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Description du poste

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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

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