Water Treatment & Pipeline Mechanical Technician I/II

Valley Water; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Water in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Plant/Pipeline Mechanical Technician I/II to maintain and repair equipment across water treatment, storage, and distribution facilities. The role involves reading plans, estimating labor, and performing preventive maintenance with various tools.

On-site assignment at one of three plants, with potential on-call weekends after 1–2 years. The positions cover I and II levels, offering salary ranges from roughly $102k to $144k annually, depending on level

Qualifications

• Must have completed the twelfth grade or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on treatment plant and pipeline facilities; confer with operations staff to solve problems and determine needs; maintain water conduits and equipment including vacuum breakers, air releases, and water valves; perform confined space related duties.

Skills

Maintenance

Plan interpretation

Diagnostics

Safety practices

Operations coordination

CMMS

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Lathes

Drill presses

Sanders

Forklifts

Boom lift

Scissor lifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

Valley Water in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Plant/Pipeline Mechanical Technician I/II to maintain and repair equipment across water treatment, storage, and distribution facilities. The role involves reading plans, estimating labor, and performing preventive maintenance with various tools.

On-site assignment at one of three plants, with potential on-call weekends after 1–2 years. The positions cover I and II levels, offering salary ranges from roughly $102k to $144k annually, depending on level