Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic

San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority

Tracy (CA)

On-site

USD 106,000 - 129,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Eleven paid holidays

Vacation and medical leave

Job summary

San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority's Jones Pumping Plant in Tracy seeks a Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic with strong mechanical skills. Under supervision, you will maintain and repair hydroelectric generating and pumping plant equipment, troubleshoot systems, perform preventive maintenance, and operate heavy machinery as required.

Minimum qualifications include completing a mechanical apprenticeship and three years as a journeyman machinist or plant mechanic; a California driver's license is

Qualifications

Completion of a mechanical apprenticeship program.
Three years of varied experience as a journeyman machinist or plant mechanic, maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment related to a hydroelectric generating or pumping plant.
California Class C Driver License may be required at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Work as a member of a crew engaged in mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding of hydroelectric generating and pumping plant equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment.
Operate forklifts, aerial lifts, overhead bridge and gantry cranes and perform rigging connected with maintenance.
Overhaul and repair turbines, generators, motors, pumps, compressors, valves, pipes, penstocks and drive systems.

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

HYDROELECTRIC PLANT MECHANIC, JONES PUMPING PLANT-TRACY

Application Deadline: 12:00 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026

Starting Salary (depending on experience, generally at Step I): Salary Grade 19 $117,726.74

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience which would likely provide the necessary knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Completion of a mechanical apprenticeship program. Three years of varied experience as a journeyman machinist or plant mechanic, maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment related to a hydroelectric generating or pumping plant.

License Requirement

Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Possession and proof of a good driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) consecutive years. Failure to obtain or maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. The driving record will not contribute to an increase in the Authority's automobile insurance rates.

Abbreviated Job Description

The duties listed are illustrative only and are not meant to be a complete and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the classification. Under the direction of the Plant Mechanic Foreman, performs a variety of skilled mechanical maintenance and repair work on hydroelectric generating and pumping plant equipment; performs related work as required.

Examples of duties

The duties listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a complete and exhaustive listing of the duties and responsibilities of the classification. Work as a member of a crew engaged in mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding of hydroelectric generating and pumping plant equipment.

Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment.

Operate forklifts, aerial lifts, overhead bridge and gantry cranes and perform rigging connected with maintenance.

Overhaul and repair of turbines, generators, motors, pumps, compressors, filters, eductors, valves, pipes, penstocks and radial gate drive systems.

Perform finish grinding and installation of turbine runners and seals.

Design, fabricate and manufacture tools, jigs, and fixtures; fabricate parts from stock material.

Operate precision lathes, milling, boring, radial arm, drill press, and grinding machines.

Perform finish structural and pipe welding using MIG, TIG, acetylene and arc welders.

Other duties as may be required.

Requires knowledge of:

Crane operations and rigging equipment to move or place heavy equipment in repair and installation work. Dismantling, assembling, overhauling, and repairing hydroelectric plant machinery and related equipment. Perform repairs or maintenance using hand or power tools, hydraulic presses, or welding equipment. Interpreting blueprints, specifications, or diagrams. Plumbing (copper, steel, SS, PVC, ABS, Victaulic, soldered, threaded, glued).

Must possess the Ability to:

Perform journeyman-level mechanical work installing, maintaining, and repairing hydroelectric plant systems. Read and understand technical documents associated with mechanical equipment
Apply supervisory skills in a lead position while supervising apprentices.Anticipate problems, develop new approaches, and make innovative changes in work methods, techniques, and procedures
Precisely align rotating machinery
Use precision measuring tools
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Regularly and consistently meet attendance/punctuality requirements
Follow instructions, work independently and cooperatively with others

Typical Physical Activities include, but are not limited to:

Works around or uses potentially hazardous material, requiring the use of specialized protective equipment. Travels frequently by automobile in conducting Authority business. Works in confined spaces in extreme temperatures and wet areas. Frequently climbs, stoops, kneels, and crouches; high level of repetitive motor function dexterity. Must be able to carry, push, pull, and lift equipment and parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Communicates orally with co-workers in face-to-face, one-to-one and group settings. Regularly uses trucks, cranes, forklifts, and precision machine tools. Visual acuity must allow basic color distinction, shade differentiation, and depth perception. Hearing within normal ranges. Regularly uses a telephone for communication. Uses office equipment such as computer terminals, copiers, and Fax machines.

Environmental Factors include:

Exposure to the sun: 10% or less work time spent outside a building and exposed to the sun. Travels frequently by automobile in conducting Authority business, regularly uses trucks, cranes, forklifts, and precision machine tools. Works in extreme temperatures and wet areas. Frequently reaches, climbs, stoops, kneels, and crouches; requires a high level of repetitive motor-function dexterity. Must be able to carry, push, pull, and lift equipment and parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Work in confined spaces. Communicates orally with co-workers in face-to-face, one-to-one, and group settings. Visual acuity must allow accurate color determination, shades of color differentials, and depth perception. Hearing within normal ranges.

BENEFITS

Holidays

Employees receive eleven (11) paid holidays, including one (1) floating holiday.

Vacation & Medical Leave

Vacation leave is accrued at the rate of 80 hours per year up through year four 4. At year five (5), leave increases to 120 hours per year. At ten (10) years of service, vacation leave is accrued at the rate of 140 hours and at fifteen (15) years of service, vacation leave increases to a maximum of 160 hours per year.

Medical leave accrues at the rate of eight (8) hours per month.

Retirement Benefits

401(a) Defined Contribution Plan: A 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan is funded by the Authority contributing equal to 8% of your gross base annual salary
401(a) Executive Plan*: The 401(a) Executive Plan is a Defined Contribution Plan where the employee is required to contribute 5% of your gross base annual salary which is matched by the Water Authority
457 Deferred Compensation Plan: The 457 Deferred Compensation Plan is an optional voluntary plan, that employees can opt to contribute to. This plan offers a Roth option.
Upon retirement, a Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan is available

*The 401(a) Executive Plan is available only to Exempt employees. The total combined contributions for the 401(a) and the 401(a) Executive plans or the 457 Deferred Compensation by the Authority will amount to a maximum of 18% of your gross base annual salary. All contributions under both plans vest immediately to you.

NOTE: You should be aware that the Authority does not participate in Social Security. This may affect Social Security benefits upon retirement.

Health Benefits