Advanced Apprentice Fleet Maintenance Technician

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota.

We provide electricity in a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota to 150,000 customers, including 14 municipal systems and some of the nation's largest industrial customers.

Minnesota Power is committed to a sustainable future for the climate, our customers and our communities while delivering safe and reliable energy.

We play a unique and significant role in ALLETE's sustainability-in-action strategy.

Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Maintenance and repair of equipment to operate safely and within manufacturer's specifications and guidelines in an efficient and cost effective manner.


* Compliance with applicable federal, state and MP rules, laws, and regulations.


* Effective communication required to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:


* Two years vocational school certificate in automotive and/or diesel mechanical training or equivalent degree

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:


* Two years or more directly related experience required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:


* This position will report regularly in person to Duluth, MN


* Must be able to successfully complete a four year apprenticeship training which includes knowledge and documented training on hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems on all types of Company owned vehicles and equipment from small engines to Class 8 vehicles.


* Must be able to obtain and maintain
+ Class A Commercial Driver's License with a medical card certificate
+ D.O.T.

inspection certificate
+ Air conditioning repair certificate
+ Forklift operator certificate


* Must provide initial set of tools.


* This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

BENEFITS:


* The expected hourly compensation range for this apprenticeship is $41.90 - $52.37.

Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, and experience.

Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and more.

This applicant pool may be used to fill additional openings within 120 days of the posting close date.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disabili...