Electrical/Mechanical Technician 17

California Water Service Group; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career in the Stockton district as an Electrical Mechanical Technician, responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical, electronic control systems, PLCs, VFDs, and related instrumentation.

The position requires five years of electrical/construction experience with motor control, 240/480 volt systems, NEC knowledge, and a valid CA driver license; residency near the district office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Five years in the electrical/construction field with motor control experience.
• Five years’ experience with 240 and 480 volt electrical systems.
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations.
• Must reside within 30 minutes of the district office.
• Must possess a valid California Driver License.
• Completion of a four-year electrical construction apprenticeship is desired.
• California Certified General Electrician license is desired.
• State Water Resources Control Board - Drinking Water: Water Treatment Certification Grade 2 is desired (must be attained within 12 months).
• Water Distribution Certification Grade 2 is desired (must be attained within 12 months).

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic control systems.
• Repair low voltage control circuits of all types including motors and motor controls, SCADA equipment, communication equipment, and pump station equipment.
• Adjust, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automatic hydraulic control valves.
• Install electrical branch circuit conduit and wiring per NEC.
• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot PLCs and VFDs.
• Document all work in Maximo.
• Partner with contractors, vendors or suppliers to complete district projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Motor control experience

NEC knowledge

240/480 volt systems

Valid CA Driver License

Education

Electrical construction apprenticeship (4 years)

Electrical license (Calif. General Electrician)

Water treatment/certifications (Grade 2)

Tools

SCADA equipment

PLCs

VFDs

Maximo CMMS

Job description

California Water Service Job Description: California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States.

Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve.

Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, quality, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship and is reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years.

Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.

Under the direction of the EMT Superintendent, the Electrical Mechanical Technician will be responsible for installing and maintaining electrical mechanical, and instrumentation equipment for the Stockton district.

This position is located in Stockton, California.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic control systems
• Repair low voltage control circuits of all types including motors and motor controls, SCADA equipment, communication equipment, and pump station equipment
• Adjust, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automatic hydraulic control valves
• Install electrical branch circuit conduit and wiring in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC)
• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Report work order assignment results, including project blue-print and schematic discrepancies
• Document all work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo)
• Partner effectively with contractors, vendors, or suppliers as required to complete district projects
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years in the electrical /construction field with motor control experience
• Five years’ experience with 240 and 480 volt electrical systems
• Understanding of the National electrical Code (NEC) regulations
• Must reside within Thirty (30) minutes of the district office
• Must possess a valid California Driver License
• Completion of a four (4) year electrical construction apprenticeship is desired
• California Certified General Electrician license is desired
• State Water Resources Control Board - Drinking Water: Water Treatment Certification Grade 2 is desired (must be attained within 12 months)
• & Water Distribution Certification Grade 2 is desired (must be attained within 12 months)

Salary Range: Step 1 - $56.22 Step 2 - $58.15 (24 months) Step 3 - $64.71 (48 months)

Deadline to submit resume is Thursday, September 10, 2026.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity.

California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class.

The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner.

EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.

California Water Service Group invites you to pursue a career in the water industry with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States.

Our mission is to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services.

We’re committed to improving the quality of life for our customers, communities, stockholders, and employees.

To achieve that, we align our hiring strategies with the company’s core values of integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship so that we can provide quality, service, and value to all of these groups.