| Location | Turlock, CA |
| Salary | $7,476–$9,087 |
Instrumentation and Control Technician, Sr.
Salary
$7,476.00 - $9,087.00 Monthly
Location
156 S. BROADWAY, TURLOCK, CA 95380
Job Type
FULL-TIME
Job Number
2026-ICTS-2020-01
Department
Muni
Opening Date
09/09/2026
Closing Date
9/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Information/Definition
The City of Turlock is offering NEW INCENTIVES for Instrumentation and Control Technician, Senior.
The Instrumentation and Control Technician, Senior INCENTIVE breakdown is as follows:
$2,500 - Upon hiring
$2,500 - Upon completion of probation
$2,500 - Upon completion of 3 years of service from hiring
VISIT STANISLAUS REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (SRWA) FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT: CLICK HERE!
The City of Turlock is seeking applicants for the Instrumentation and Control Technician, Senior position. Under general supervision, the Instrumentation and Control Technician Senior installs, modifies, maintains and operates a variety of control, protection, and computer equipment for the Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Storm/Sewer Collection Systems and Water Distribution Systems. This position works closely with Water/Wastewater Plant Operations and Maintenance staff.
This classification is assigned to the Turlock City Employees Association bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime assignments.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is an advanced journey/lead level class. Individuals working at this level are expected to have extensive and advanced level knowledge of instrumentation and control processes.
This class is distinguished from the Level I/II class by its advanced level duties and from the Instrumentation and Control Technician, Supervisor, by the latter's responsibility for the full scope of supervisory duties.
Supervision Received and Exercised
General supervision is provided by the Instrumentation and Control Supervisor; incumbent may provide technical direction to assigned staff.
When assigned to the SRWA Surface Water Treatment Plant, general supervision is provided by the Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor.
Essential Functions - Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:
Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Additional Information
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge
and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible experience in the instrumentation and control systems similar or greater in size and complexity to the City of Turlock.
Training:
Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED certification and six college units or CEUs in a related field or scholastic general education (i.e. Speech, Math, English, Science, Foreign Language, etc.) and three college units or CEU's in Supervision or Management for a total of nine college units or CEU's.
License:
Possession of an appropriate, valid Class C California Drivers License at the time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Certificate(s): California Water Treatment Certification Grade I within24 months of appointment.
California Water Distribution Certification Grade I within 24 months of appointment.
CWEA Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Certification within 24 months of appointment.
CWEA Mechanical Technologist Certification, Crane Operator Certification, Electrical License is desired.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Physical Conditions:
Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to read, write and make observations, operate hand and power tools, vehicles and heavy equipment; hear well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person; bodily mobility to walk, bend, stand, crouch or climb for extended periods of time, operate assigned equipment and vehicles and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods; ability to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions and be able to lift equipment on a frequent basis 25lbs, and on an occasional basis 50lbs.
An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. All employees are required to serve a twelve (12) month probationary period.
Selection Process:
Applications will be rejected if they are incomplete or required documentation is not attached.
Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their breadth and recency of experience will be invited to compete in the testing process.
Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which will be based on a pass/fail basis. If a written examination is conducted and a large number of candidates receive a passing score, the City reserves the right to invite a percentage of the top scoring candidates to compete in the next phase of the testing process, the oral examination.
Candidates who are invited to participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list will be based solely on the results from the oral exam.
Completion of a practical exercise maybe conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.
Top candidates on the eligibility list will be referred to the department for final appointment consideration.
Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following: reference review, medical examination which includes a drug/alcohol screening, hearing exam and vision exam.
Veterans Preference System
The City of Turlock has adopted a veterans preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Turlock is an equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women, and disabled candidates. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation, or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants who have disabilities that do not allow them to compete in the selection process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.
Medical Examination and Drug/Alcohol Screening
The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and be fingerprinted.
Customer Service Policy
The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.
Benefits
Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays and three (3) floating holidays.
Vacation: Paid vacation that increases with years of service.
Sick Leave: Accrual of one day (eight (8) hours) for each month worked.
Retirement: Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan, may be a "classic member" and may be enrolled in the Citys 2.7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. CalPERS "final compensation" may be based on the highest twelve (12) continuous months of qualifying employment. Non-classic or "new members" will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan and CalPERS "final compensation" will be based on the highest thirty-six (36) continuous months of qualifying employment.
Deferred Compensation: The City will match employees contribution up to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the employees base salary for each pay period in which employee contributes to the program.
Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Vantage Care: Two (2) percent of the employees base payroll will be deposited in each individuals RHS Vantage Care account.
Health: The City offers a generous health, prescription, vision, and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.
Continuous Service Pay:
Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.ry.
Additional Benefits:
Associate/Bachelor/Masters Degree Incentive Pay (If not listed as a minimum qualification) Educational Reimbursement Program
Computer Loan Program Upon completion of probation.
Notes: Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.
Where to Apply
City of Turlock
Human Relations Department
156 S. Broadway, Suite 235
Turlock, CA 95380-5454
(209) 668-5150
or
Visit our website at www.cityofturlock.org to apply.
All applications must be returned to the Human Relations Department no later than Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 5 p.m. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Cell phones are typically incompatible with online application format or browsers. we recommend using a desktop or laptop Computer. If your are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.
Benefits include:
of the Employers PERS contribution. The total 9% PERS contribution shall
be deducted as a pretax employee pension expense.
Conversion of sick leave accrual towards service credit will be allowed in
lieu of sick leave cash out provisions.
least fifty percent (50%) of the total normal cost rate for the defined benefit
plan or the current contribution rate of similarly situated employees, which is
currently a 9% PERS contribution, whichever is greater. All new employees
shall be subject to the mandatory provisions of AB 340.
Bachelors Degree Incentive Pay - $100 per month
Masters Degree Incentive Pay - $150 per month
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I certify that I can provide verification of High School Diploma or GED Certificate
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I have attached copies of documents verifying my education as detailed in the recruitment announcement.
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I understand that my work experience must be clearly listed in the work history section of my application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
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I certify that I have reviewed my application to ensure all required documentation is attached. I understand that my application will be rejected if it is missing any required documents.
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I certify that I have read and understand all of the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in the employment announcement and I have truthfully answered all questions in the supplemental questionnaire.
Required Question
Employer City of Turlock
Address 156 S. Broadway, Ste. 235
Turlock, California, 95380
Phone (209) 668-5150
Website http://www.cityofturlock.org