Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is customer-owned and is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We are recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting-edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards. If you're not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career in a workplace that values excellence, the environment, and the community we call home, LES might just be the perfect fit for you. Join us and power a brighter future!

• LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
• LES is unable to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.
• This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

We’re looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Tool Repair Technician to join our team! In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing a variety of hand and power tools to ensure they operate safely and efficiently.  The types of tools you would be working on include, but are not limited to: chainsaws, snow blowers, weed trimmers, generators, inline compression presses, all types of line utility tools, pruners, cutters, hot sticks, screwdrivers and digital multimeters.  The ideal candidate has mechanical aptitude, experience with electrical and pneumatic systems, and a commitment to quality workmanship. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in problem-solving and restoring tools to peak performance, we’d love to hear from you! 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND COMPETENCIES

Responsible for maintaining specialized tools, equipment, and materials for electric utility industry. Specific responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, documenting work and maintaining inventory. Performs emergency and overtime work as needed. Consistent and reliable attendance is required. 

• Under direct or general supervision, performs major and/or minor service, adjustments, repairs, condition assessments, and preventative maintenance on equipment and tools including documentation of work performed.  
• Under direct or general supervision, assists with calibrating specialized equipment, including air monitoring devices.  
• Under direct or general supervision, conducts performance testing on hot sticks, grounding cables and devices, test instruments, and multimeters/ammeters. 
• Assists with maintaining inventory of specialized equipment, tools, repair parts, and materials. Performs documentation for issuing and returning materials, and cycle counting.  

Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner whether verbally, written, or other means; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling. 

Initiative - Takes action on their own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked. 

Job Technical Skills - Keeps their technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with their job; shares technical expertise with others. 

Safety Awareness - Respects and complies with safety procedures/standards necessary to ensure a safe and healthful work environment; scans the environment for things that may pose a safety risk; and encourages others to utilize safe and healthy work practices. 

Teamwork - The ability to effectively interact, cooperate, collaborate, and manage conflicts with other people. Shows enthusiasm toward being a member of the group; actively participates in team meetings and activities; leverages the skills and interests of coworkers to achieve goals and solve problems; supports team decisions. 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

• Ability to organize and prioritize work tasks, i.e., handle multiple task projects with minimal or no supervisory instructions. 
• Basic math.  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, or G.E.D.,
• One year of related experience; or 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

• Valid driver’s license 

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