Hydroelectric Power Plant Mechanic (Valley Springs/Pardee)

An immediate position is available at East Bay Municipal Utility District's (EBMUD) Pardee Center based near Valley Springs, approximately 85 miles from EBMUD headquarters in Oakland.

The Hydroelectric Power Plant Mechanic is a journey level classification with responsibility for operations and maintenance of power plants, pumping plants, and water storage and conveyance systems. This classification is distinguished from the Hydroelectric Power Plant Supervisor in that the Hydroelectric Power Plant Supervisor is responsible for the overall operations and maintenance of plant equipment and for the supervision of a crew of operations and maintenance personnel.

Typical duties include: (Illustrative only)

*Installs, repairs, maintains, overhauls, and adjusts a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment used in hydroelectric power generation and water storage and conveyance.

*Performs preventive maintenance on hydroelectric power mechanical and electrical plant equipment and facilities and water storage and conveyance facilities on a regular basis.

*Maintains assigned sites, facilities, and adjacent areas in a clean, safe, orderly, and presentable condition.

*Reads and interprets drawings, plans, and specifications.

*Makes rough estimates of labor and materials necessary for the performance of work.

*Keeps records and makes reports of work performed.

*Develops job or maintenance plans for preventative and corrective maintenance using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS); uses CMMS to create, view, and update work orders.

*Operates generators, switches, and other hydroelectric power plant equipment.

*May perform all the duties of a Hydroelectric Power Plant Operator as required.

*May utilize a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) computer console to monitor and input commands to control remote facilities.

*Inspects all powerhouse equipment and all auxiliary and standby units; reports any irregular or dangerous conditions.

*Sets up and operates necessary rigging equipment to move or place heavy equipment in repair and installation work; operates overhead cranes.

*Troubleshoots electrical circuits and other electrical equipment.

*Adjusts and maintains governors.

*May direct the work of others.

*May conduct tours for authorized visitors through assigned facilities and explains their operations.

*Fabricates parts using drill presses, lathes, punch, metal brake, metal shear, and various shop equipment.

*Performs welding using oxyacetylene and arc welding equipment.

*Operates forklifts.

*Operates service truck cranes; performs regular inspections of service truck cranes.

*Operates a variety of motor vehicles in the course of work assignments, including motorboats; transports, launches, and retrieves motorboats as required.

*Utilizes automated or computer-based work management systems, or other electronic or computer systems and applications, in the course of work.

*Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented person with extensive experience in the maintenance of hydroelectric power generation facilities, including applicable regulations; the ability to learn and promote the use of new technologies to improve work processes. The successful candidate must have the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with staff, other EBMUD work groups, EBMUD management, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders. The successful candidate must also possess demonstrated abilities to prioritize, plan, organize, oversee, and document the work of a multidisciplinary and diverse workforce.

The salary range is $11,310 per month increasing to $11,876, $12,470, and $13,094 after 6, 18, and 30 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

1.A high school diploma; and,

2.Three years of journey level experience in the operation, installation, repair, or maintenance of mechanical or electrical or electromechanical equipment similar to that utilized in a hydroelectric power plant or large pumping plant.

3.Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.

4.Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the class. Must be willing to work rotating shifts in a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week operation, and to work overtime as needed on short notice. Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. May be required to be clean shaven on a scheduled basis as required to wear respiratory protection equipment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/

1.Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

2.Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.

3.All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position to be invited to the next step in the recruitment process.

4.Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancies, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.

5.The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.

6.All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.