Paducah Power System

Reminder: Paducah Power System will be closed Friday in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen Monday, July 6, at 7am. As always, we will be prepared to quickly respond to any power issues during the holiday weekend. (270-575-4000)

Have a safe weekend while celebrating our nation's 250th birthday!

Come join our great team! Paducah Power System is seeking a Diesel Mechanic.

We need a skilled diesel mechanic to perform maintenance and major and minor repairs on our 44-unit fleet of bucket trucks, pickup trucks, and other equipment, including a mini excavator, skid steer, and backhoe. Hydraulics experience is especially desirable. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, able to prioritize work, can work independently toward deadlines, and has at least five years of experience. Our work culture is based upon work excellence, problem solving, commitment to safety, life-long learning, and service to our community. Paducah Power offers a competitive wage, commensurate with experience. This is a non-exempt position under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and subject to Paducah Power’s policies pertaining to overtime.

Duties include but are not limited to:
• Required maintenance and repairs of vehicles and excavating equipment.
• Maintenance on air brake systems and all mechanical equipment used by crews in installing and maintaining underground and overhead lines.
• Maintaining hydraulic systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Installation and maintenance of spotlights and emergency lighting systems on company vehicles.
• Use of torches or welders for repair of vehicles, trailers, or equipment.
• Replacement of tires on company owned vehicles.
• Operation of drill press, drills, grinders, bench vise, pneumatic sanders, band saw and hole punch to modify or repair equipment and company vehicles or tools.
Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent, plus a skill level certificate in auto mechanics from a recognized organization.
• Must be a “qualified employee” as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269.
• Possess a “Class A” Kentucky Commercial Driver’s License which may be obtained in the first six months.
• Must be willing to live within a 30-minute response time to our building at 1500 Broadway St., Paducah, KY. (No exceptions.)
PPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer with competitive wages and benefits. All applicants must fill out the online PPS application at https://paducahpower.com/careers/ and include a resume. No applications will be accepted at Paducah Power System.

Careers | Employment Opportunities | Paducah Power System Careers Work with a great team! Employment Opportunities DIESEL MECHANIC The Role We need a skilled diesel mechanic to perform maintenance and major and minor repairs on our 44-unit fleet of bucket trucks, pickup trucks, and other equipment, including a mini excavator, skid steer, and backhoe. Hydra...

Reminder: We will be closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen Monday, June 22, at 7am. As with any holiday, we will have staff prepared to respond to any outage issues that occur Friday.