Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become a Water & Gas Utility Operator Mechanic at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, youll support the safe and reliable operation of our water pumping, storage, transmission, and distribution systems as well as our gas distribution infrastructure on Catalina Island. This role performs essential field and facility maintenance, supports customer service needs, and ensures compliance with operational safety and environmental standards.
Your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions, and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Water System Responsibilities
• Regulate pumping, storage, transfer, and chlorination of water following established operating procedures. • Inspect, install, maintain, and repair wells, pumps, dams, reservoirs, tanks, filters, pipelines, valves, meters, right-of-way systems, and related equipment. • Perform meter reads, chart changes, and operational checks. • Investigate customer inquiries and take action to restore normal water service.
Gas System Responsibilities
• Inspect, install, maintain, and repair gas transmission and distribution lines, valves, meters, and pressure regulators. • Conduct leak tests and collect samples as needed. • Turn customer gas service on and off for work and relight pilot lights. • Perform meter reads, chart changes, and troubleshoot issues to restore normal gas operations.
Field Operations & Equipment
• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment, including trucks, backhoes, skid loaders, air compressors, jackhammers, tampers, welding and cutting tools, hoists, winches, threading and flaring tools, grinders, drill presses, and other shop machinery. • Mix, place, and finish concrete and asphalt for restoration of sidewalks, driveways, or roadways associated with construction projects. • Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems in company-owned facilities. • Assist Electrical or Plant Operating Maintenance Crews as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
• Valid Class C Drivers License • 2 or more years of experience as a Water Treatment Operator or Water Distribution Operator • Class 2 Water License • Possess a current California SWRCB Grade II Distribution certificate along with a California SWRCB Grade II Treatment certificate • Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and on short notice • Must be able to work a set work schedule of 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 41 hours per week
Preferred Qualifications
• Ability to work from drawings, sketches, specifications, written or oral instructions, according to Company Accident Prevention Rules, established codes, and standard practices, and perform similar and incidental duties as required.
Additional Information
Please Note:
This position is located on Catalina Island. Daily commuting from the mainland to Catalina Island is not a viable option. All successful candidates must relocate to or currently reside on Catalina.
This position requires testing, and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guides for the following tests:
• 8180- Catalina Water & Gas System Mechanic Knowledge Test (verbal and 4029- Catalina Physical Performance Test)
Candidates who have previously passed these assessments in some cases may not need to retest again for this position.
Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Relocation may apply to this position.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE dont just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. Were fueling the kind of innovation thats changing an entire industry and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand.
At SCE, youll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at 833-343-0727.