Aqueduct Pump Specialist

Water Otter Job Board; Parker Dam (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life, and视s

401(k) + 457 plans

Public retirement system benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is hiring an Aqueduct Pump Specialist (Millwright/Industrial Mechanic) to join the Pump Maintenance Team at Gene Camp in Parker Dam, CA. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and improve large pumping and water conveyance equipment to ensure reliability and safety.

Required are 5+ years journey-level experience in relevant maintenance, plus a California Class C driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years journey-level mechanical maintenance experience in pump plants or similar facilities.
• Advanced diagnostic and preventive maintenance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and install large pumps, motors, and related equipment.
• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on pumping systems.
• Work with control systems, cranes, gates, penstocks, and reservoir infrastructure.
• Apply journey-level expertise to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues.
• Provide training and direction to onsite apprentices and technicians.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic skills

Job description

Job Description

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and toaccomplishthis,we rely onateam of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, andcollaboratorswho make it all possible.

There are currently two (2) openings for Aqueduct Pump Specialist located at Gene Camp (Parker Dam, CA).

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.

We are looking for an Aqueduct Pump Specialist (Millwright/Industrial Mechanic) to be part of the Pump Maintenance Team. This hands-on role combines complex troubleshooting, maintenance, and mechanical problem solving to ensure optimal performance and reliability of the Desert Region’s Pumping Plants.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and install critical mechanical equipment including large pumps, motors, compressors, cooling and lubrication systems, and associated equipment.
• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance to keep large-scale pumping and water conveyance equipment operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Work hands-on with various heavy industrial equipment, including control and measurement systems, cranes, gates, penstocks, valves, and reservoir infrastructure.
• Apply journey-level millwright or industrial mechanical expertise to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues.
• Provide training and technical direction over any onsite apprentices and operations and maintenance technicians.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

The Incentive Pay program will be setup to provide a Desert Branch Assignment Premium to qualifying employees as follows:

• 5% for all employees assigned to Gene Camp or Intake.
• 15% for all employees assigned to Hinds Pumping Plant, Eagle Mountain, or Iron Mountain.

Schedule: 4/10 Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate in addition to a minimum of 5 years in a journey-level mechanical maintenance position in a pump plant, treatment plant, hydroelectric or conveyance and distribution facility or similar environment.

Specialized advanced journey level experience and knowledge as demonstrated by practical application of techniques and practices specific to the operation, maintenance, and repair of aqueduct infrastructure, pump plant, power generation systems, and related systems and apparatus. Skills necessary include predictive and diagnostic evaluation of complex utility pump and power equipment using analog and digital test as well as computer equipment. Also requires advanced journey-level skills in preventive and corrective maintenance practices related to aqueduct equipment and infrastructure, pump plant and hydroelectric plant maintenance generally obtained through applicable training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:

License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent that allows you to drive during your employment is required at time of application.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

Metropolitan is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please reach out to the Human Resources Office at [phone] or email [e-mail].

In accordance with applicable laws, we provide religious accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, and observances that conflict with work requirements. If you require a religious accommodation during the application, interview, or employment process, please reach out to the EEO Office at [phone] or [e-mail]. Requests are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.

Application Filing Period: Closes at 11:59 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Eligibility List*: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process—but are not selected for the initial vacancy—may be placed on this list for future openings.

The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).

Closing Date/Time: September 18, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. PST