JOBTITLE: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
REQUISITION: CHI004E
DEPARTMENT: Jeffrey Energy Center
LOCATION: St Marys, KS
PAY RANGE: $46.89
Headquartered in both Kansas City and Topeka, Evergy employs about 4,900 people who are dedicated to empowering a better future. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Jeffrey Energy Center.
Heavy Equipment Mechanics- "shall be responsible for major repairs on all mobile equipment used by the fuel crew for handling coal, ash, rock and other bulk materials and also equipment use to maintain site roads, grounds, lakes and drainage systems. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will be qualified to repair, rebuild or replace major equipment components such as engines, engine auxiliaries, transmissions, other drive train components, hydraulic and electric control systems. The mechanic shall be a qualified Heavy Equipment operator and may be used as an operator as needed. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic must be a fully qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanic."
The successful applicant is subject to call outs and will be required to live within 50 minutes driving time of the Jeffrey Energy Center.
All applicants must successfully complete position-related aptitude POSS & MASS testing.
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.