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Madison Gas & Electric Fleet Technician Apprentice II in Madison, Wisconsin
Fleet Technician Apprentice II
Location Madison
Job Category
# of openings 1
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General Purpose of Work
Employee performs basic maintenance and repairs on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles; trailers; off-road construction equipment; and specialty equipment under the supervision of journey-level technicians. Fleet equipment includes cars, Class 1 to Class 8 trucks, construction equipment, aerial units, digger derricks, cranes, tractors, forklifts, trailers, and other types of vehicles and small equipment.
General Duties
Performs preventive maintenance service and Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections on vehicles and equipment.
Diagnoses and repairs basic vehicle systems.
Repairs and replaces tires.
Operates Class 1 to Class 8 vehicles, trailers, and other equipment on roadway.
Operates construction and off-road equipment, aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and other specialized equipment.
Operates shop equipment including hoists, lifting equipment, cranes, tire-changing equipment, diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and other equipment used to maintain vehicles.
Maintains repairs and maintenance records.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Trade or vocational school certification preferred.
Must possess a valid state of Wisconsin driver's license.
Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or be able to obtain one within six (6) months of employment.
Must possess a set of hand tools and toolbox.
Knowledge and Skills to be Acquired
Two years of experience repairing and maintaining commercial vehicles.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Familiarity with electronic diagnostic tools.
Able to effectively communicate with managers, coworkers, and customers.
Experience using computers for accessing files and records, managing information, and electronic communications.
This position is subject to drug testing according to the Federal Department of Transportation regulations.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
About MGE
MGE generates and distributes electricity to 163,000 customers in Dane County, Wisconsin, and purchases and distributes natural gas to 176,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE is a regulated utility subsidiary of the investor-owned public utility holding company MGE Energy, Inc. MGE's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years.
An industry leader, MGE was among the first utilities nationwide to commit to net-zero carbon electricity by 2050, consistent with global climate science. Your community energy company is investing in a more sustainable future for the benefit of all our customers, investors, and employees. As your community energy company, we are committed to this area and its people. We take responsibility to:
Plan and provide a safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy supply that balances the needs and values of those we serve.
Provide information and education to serve our customers and stakeholders and help inform their energy decisions.
Preserve and protect our environment while providing affordable, reliable energy.
Encourage and support economic and business development to keep our economy strong and vibrant.
Engage in open and honest dialogue, partnership, and collaboration to best serve our customers and the broader community.
Our Values
Safety: Safety is a core value at MGE. The safety of our employees, customers, and communities is our top priority. Our culture initiatives continuously improve our safety performance. MGE has earned numerous safety awards for this safety performance, including the AGA Leading Indicator Safety Award.
Reliability: We invest in our people and in our systems to help ensure top-ranked energy reliability that helps to maintain the economic health and vitality of the communities we serve. MGE is a national leader in electric reliability.
Sustainability: With a commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, we take a holistic and proactive approach to sustainable practices company-wide.
Equity: We are committed to equity and inclusion in our service to our customers, in our workplace, and in our broader community, and we value diverse perspectives, ideas, cultures, and backgrounds.
MGE's parent company is MGE Energy, Inc., a public utility holding company. Its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market. For more information, visit mge.com and mgeenergy.com.
JOB LOCATION
The position is located in Madison, Wisconsin, where MGE is an active participant in community efforts to preserve the area's extraordinary quality of life. We offer free, on-site parking and are located near biking trails and bus stops. Many employees enjoy the use of our many on-site EV charging stations.
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