Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic

HYDROELECTRIC PLANT MECHANIC, JONES PUMPING PLANT-TRACY

Application Deadline: 12:00 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026

Starting Salary (depending on experience, generally at Step I): Salary Grade 19 $117,726.74

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the necessary knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Completion of a mechanical apprenticeship program. Three years of varied experience as a journeyman machinist or plant mechanic, maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment related to a hydroelectric generating or pumping plant.

License Requirement:
Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Possession and proof of a good driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) consecutive years. Failure to obtain or maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. The driving record will not contribute to an increase in the Authority’s automobile insurance rates.

Abbreviated Job Description:
The duties listed are illustrative only and are not meant to be a complete and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the classification. Under the direction of the Plant Mechanic Foreman, performs a variety of skilled mechanical maintenance and repair work on hydroelectric generating and pumping plant equipment; performs related work as required.

Examples of duties:
The duties listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a complete and exhaustive listing of the duties and responsibilities of the classification. Work as a member of a crew engaged in mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and rebuilding of hydroelectric generating and pumping plant equipment. Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment. Operate forklifts, aerial lifts, overhead bridge and gantry cranes and perform rigging connected with maintenance. Overhaul and repair of turbines, generators, motors, pumps, compressors, filters, eductors, valves, pipes, penstocks, and radial gate drive systems. Perform finish grinding and installation of turbine runners and seals. Design, fabricate, and manufacture tools, jigs, and fixtures; fabricate parts from stock material. Operate precision lathes, milling, boring, radial arm, drill press, and grinding machines. Perform finish structural and pipe welding using MIG, TIG, acetylene, and arc welders. Other duties as may be required.

Requires knowledge of:
Crane operations and rigging equipment to move or place heavy equipment in repair and installation work. Dismantling, assembling, overhauling, and repairing hydroelectric plant machinery and related equipment. Perform repairs or maintenance using hand or power tools, hydraulic presses, or welding equipment. Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams. Plumbing (copper, steel, SS, PVC, ABS, Victaulic, soldered, threaded, glued).

Must possess the Ability to:
Perform journeyman-level mechanical work installing, maintaining, and repairing hydroelectric plant systems. Read and understand technical documents associated with mechanical equipment. Apply supervisory skills in a lead position while supervising apprentices.Anticipate problems, develop new approaches, and make innovative changes in work methods, techniques, and procedures. Precisely align rotating machinery. Use precision measuring tools. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Regularly and consistently meet attendance/punctuality requirements. Follow instructions, work independently and cooperatively with others.

Typical Physical Activities include, but are not limited to:
Works around or uses potentially hazardous material, requiring the use of specialized protective equipment. Travels frequently by automobile in conducting Authority business. Works in confined spaces in extreme temperatures and wet areas. Frequently climbs, stoops, kneels, and crouches; high level of repetitive motor function dexterity. Must be able to carry, push, pull, and lift equipment and parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Communicates orally with co-workers in face-to-face, one-to-one, and group settings. Regularly uses trucks, cranes, forklifts, and precision machine tools. Visual acuity must allow basic color distinction, shade differentiation, and depth perception. Hearing within normal ranges. Regularly uses a telephone for communication. Uses office equipment such as computer terminals, copiers, and Fax machines.

Environmental Factors include:
Exposure to the sun: 10% or less work time spent outside a building and exposed to the sun. Travels frequently by automobile in conducting Authority business, regularly uses trucks, cranes, forklifts, and precision machine tools. Works in extreme temperatures and wet areas. Frequently reaches, climbs, stoops, kneels, and crouches; requires a high level of repetitive motor-function dexterity. Must be able to carry, push, pull, and lift equipment and parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Work in confined spaces. Communicates orally with co-workers in face-to-face, one-to-one, and group settings. Visual acuity must allow accurate color determination, shades of color differentials, and depth perception. Hearing within normal ranges.

How to Apply:

Visit: https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88734884 or visit our job opportunity page at https://www.sldmwa.org/job-openings.

All applications must be received no later than the application deadline listed above.

A resume and cover letter are required. Failure to include either will disqualify your application.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Required Application Materials: A resume and cover letter must be submitted and received no later than the final filing date in order to be considered for this recruitment.
Meeting the minimum qualifications for this position does not guarantee that you will be selected for further consideration. Only those individuals most suited to our particular needs will advance to any skills test and/or oral interview.
Should you feel you need special accommodations for the skills test and/or interview, due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 826-9696.

Verification of Employment: The Authority conducts verification of a candidate’s employment history, education and training, and other information contained in the application and any other materials submitted by a candidate

Conditional Offer of Employment: An offer of employment will be conditional upon legal ability to work in the United States and verification of a candidate’s employment history, education and training, other information contained in the Employment Application, and any license requirements. This organization participates in E-Verify.

BENEFITS:
Holidays: Employees receive eleven (11) paid holidays, including one (1) floating holiday.

Vacation & Medical Leave: Vacation leave is accrued at the rate of 80 hours per year up through year four 4. At year five (5), leave increases to 120 hours per year. At ten (10) years of service, vacation leave is accrued at the rate of 140 hours and at fifteen (15) years of service, vacation leave increases to a maximum of 160 hours per year.
Medical leave accrues at the rate of eight (8) hours per month.

Retirement Benefits:

• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan: A 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan is funded by the Authority contributing an amount equal to 8% of your gross base annual salary.
• 401(a) Executive Plan*: The 401(a) Executive Plan is a Defined Contribution Plan where the employee is required to contribute 5% of your gross base annual salary, which is matched by the Water Authority.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: The 457 Deferred Compensation Plan is an optional voluntary plan that employees can opt to contribute to. This plan offers a Roth option.
• Upon retirement, a Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan is available.

*The 401(a) Executive Plan is available only to Exempt employees. The total combined contributions for the 401(a) and the 401(a) Executive plans or the 457 Deferred Compensation by the Authority will amount to a maximum of 18% of your gross base annual salary. All contributions under both plans vest immediately to you.

NOTE: You should be aware that the Authority does not participate in Social Security. This may affect Social Security benefits upon retirement.
Health Benefits:

Three (3) medical benefit plans are offered:

• Anthem Blue Cross PPO.
• Anthem Blue Cross HMO.
• Kaiser HMO.

The Authority contributes 100% of the premium for the employee and 75% for the employee’s eligible family members.

Dental & Vision Benefits: The Authority contributes 100% of the premium for the employee and the employee’s eligible family members.

Employee Assistance Program: Available to employees and their household members.

Optional/Voluntary Benefits:

• Life Insurance.
• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.
• AFLAC.
• Credit Union.
• Compressed Work Week (contingent upon individual work group needs).

The San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority is a Veteran/Disabled Equal Opportunity Employer

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Sponsorship is not available.
The San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority is a Veteran/Disabled Equal Opportunity Employer. This organization participates in E-Verify. Sponsorship is not available.