Plant Mechanic (HydroElectric)

PLANT MECHANIC (Hydro-Electric)

TRACY AREA

Deadline : Open until filled, first review September 17, 2025

Annual Salary (Steps) :

Step I : $113,745.64

Step II : $120,436.56

Step III : $133,818.40

• Starting salary generally starts at Step I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience :

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 varied experience as journeyman machinist or plant mechanic, maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment related to hydroelectric generating or pumping plant.

License / Certificate / Registration 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 driving record free of multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) consecutive years. The driving record will not contribute to an increase in the Authority's automobile rates.

Abbreviated Job Description :

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.

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.

Knowledge of : Plumbing (copper, steel, SS, PVC, ABS, Victaulic, soldered, threaded, glued)

Ability to : Read and understand technical documents associated with mechanical equipment. Apply supervisorial skills for use in a lead position while supervising apprentices. Anticipate problems, develop new approaches and make innovative changes in work methods, techniques, and procedures. Precision 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Meeting the minimum qualifications for this position does not guarantee that you will be selected for further consideration. Only those individuals found to be most qualified will advance to an oral interview.

Should you feel you need special accommodations for any skills test and / or interview, due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 826-9696.

Verification of Employment : The Authority conducts verification of a candidate's employment history, education and training and other information contained in the Employment Application and any other materials submitted by a candidate in an application packet.

Conditional Offer of Employment : An offer of employment will be conditional upon legal ability to work in the United States and verification of a candidate's employment history, education and training, other information contained in the Employment Application, and any license requirements.

BENEFITS

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.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan : participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan is an election. If the employee elects to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, the Authority will match up to 5% of an employee's base annual salary.

The total potential combined contributions for the 401(a) and the 457 plans by the Authority may amount to a maximum of 13% of your gross base annual salary. All contributions under both plans vest immediately to you.

A Retirement Health Savings Plan is also available.

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

Health Benefits :

Three (3) medical benefit plans offered through ACWA-JPIA (Blue Cross PPO, Blue Cross HMO, Kaiser HMO).

The Authority contributes 100% (depending on the plan) of the premium for the employee and 75% for the employee's eligible family members (depending on the plan).

Dental & Vision Benefits : The Authority contributes 100% of the premium for the employee and the employee's eligible family members.

Employee Assistance Program : Available to employees and their household members.

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 4. At year five, leave increases to 120 hours per year. At 10 years of service, vacation leave is accrued at the rate of 140 hours and at 15 years of service, vacation leave increases to a maximum of 160 hours per year. Medical leave accrues at the rate of 8 hours per month.

Optional / Voluntary Benefits include access to :

Life Insurance

Short / Long Term Disability Insurance

AFLAC

Credit Union

Compressed Work Week (contingent upon individual work group needs)