Power Plant Technician

Salary: $69.46 Hourly
Location : Turlock, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1855
Department: HYDROELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 01/27/2026
Closing Date: 3/6/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Description
JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to perform experienced level skilled work in the maintenance and operation of power plants.

Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform skilled power plant maintenance and operation work.
Inspect and maintain plant equipment and facilities.
Design and troubleshoot various electronic and mechanical equipment and circuitry.
Meggering and high pot testing.
Check and record exciter generator brush condition, relays and daily generator operations.
Operate switchboard, switchyard, hydraulic governors, and spillway gates.
Perform welding and fabrication work.
Operate radio and telephone equipment.
Maintain a variety of records including those for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Transmission and distribution line patrolling.
Respond to emergency situations and be on-call as assigned.
Serve as acting Power Plant Supervisor as assigned.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities would be:
Education

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience
Completion of an apprenticeship program or recognized status as a Power Plant Technician at a similar facility.

Skills and Abilities
Interpersonal and Communication.
Ability to: communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Technical and Analytical.
Ability to use technical manuals; electrical, mechanical and civil blueprints; electrical test equipment; computerized analysis equipment; machine; power and hand tools. Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in the maintenance and operation of power plant facilities; basic electricity, mechanical and hydraulic principles; record-keeping and reporting procedures; hazards and safety precautions. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and civil drawings.
Administration and Operations.
Ability to prepare daily power, water and weather reports; operate plant and appurtenances as needed and record same.

Supplemental Information

Necessary Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.

All power plant classifications permanently assigned to the Don Pedro Dam Powerhouse must live in a District house at the Don Pedro Dam area.

This classification will be required to work a scheduled on-call period. Employees who are assigned an on-call period have a response time obligation as listed below:

1.TURLOCK BROADWAY YARD CONTROL CENTER
An on-call employee who is dispatched from the Turlock Broadway Yard Control Center must be able to arrive at the Control Center, within thirty (30) minutes of the time they are called out. The on-call employee must obey all applicable traffic laws when responding to a call out.

2. DON PEDRO LAKE POWERHOUSE
An on-call employee who is permanently assigned to the Don Pedro Lake Powerhouse must be able to arrive at the Don Pedro Lake Powerhouse, within thirty (30) minutes of the time they are called out. The on-call employee must obey all applicable traffic laws when responding to a call out.
While the minimum passing score is 70%, candidates who score highest may be considered for advancement in the recruitment process.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Item Percentage Required to Obtain a Passing Score

Written Examination 70%

(Section Weight - 50%)

Oral Interview 70%

(Section Weight - 50%)

Medical Examination

This position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification. Turlock Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), and marital status. Assistance is available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals. Applicants will be subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position requires a Commercial Driver's License. Turlock Irrigation District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop. Turlock Irrigation District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a disability in accordance with federal and state law.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Department, via our web site at www.tid.org.

POSTING

Internal and external applicants may apply beginning Tuesday, January 27, 2026 until Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Internal Candidate Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 and/or MSPC Section 26.13 for additional wage information.

Written Examination Date(s): To Be Determined after posting closes

Human Resources Department

(209) 883-8253
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
The following summary of benefits is provided by the Turlock Irrigation District for employees filling regular full time positions.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per calendar year

Sick Leave: 12 sick leave days per calendar year with no accumulation limit
Vacation:

T.I.D.E.A. Bargaining Unit

2 weeks (7 month through 5th year)

3 weeks (6th year through 9th year)

4 weeks (10th year through 14th year)

4 weeks + 2 days (15th year through 19th year)

4 weeks + 3 days (20th year & thereafter)
Health Insurance is provided by the District and administered through our Third Party Administrator. Turlock Irrigation District utilizes the Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer PPO Network. Out-of-pocket expenses can be limited if Anthem Blue Cross plan providers and hospitals are used. Employees have a choice of a PPO Plan or a HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan) during open enrollment or a qualifying event as per IRS plan guidelines.
Prescription Insurance is administered by Express Scripts. We have a four-tiered co-pay structured plan: generic; formulary; non-formulary; & specialty. For maintenance medications, the Express Scripts "Mail Order" plan is most cost effective.
Dental Insurance is provided by the District and administered through Delta Dental PPO Network. Preventative benefits are paid at 100%; basic benefits are paid at 80%, crowns, jackets and cast restoration benefits are paid at 50%. The District offers a voluntary Base Plus Buy-Up plan. Employee costs are minimized when utilizing a Delta Dental PPO Dentist/Orthodontist.
Vision Insurance is provided by the District and administered through VSP. Employee costs are minimized when utilizing a VSP Optometrist. The District offers a voluntary Buy-Up Vision plan.
Flexible Spending Account (Section 125) is made available to employees to cover health and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. A flexible spending account credit card is provided by BCC for health care reimbursable expenses as per IRS regulations.
Health Savings Account is made available for those employees electing the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) only. A Health Savings Account credit card is provided by BCC for health care reimbursable expenses as per IRS regulations.
Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance is provided by the District through VOYA Employee Benefits. Coverage amount is two times the employee's annual base salary. The maximum benefit is $200,000.
Supplemental Life Insurance (Employees/Dependents) is available to District employees on a voluntary basis from VOYA Employee Benefits. Employees may elect up to $500,000, in addition to electing spousal coverage up to a maximum of $100k.
Long Term Disability is provided by the District and administered by VOYA Employee Benefits. The benefit may reimburse up to 66.66% of basic monthly earnings.
Deferred Compensation (457b plan) is available on a voluntary basis to District employees. Contributions are made before taxes through payroll deductions. Employees can authorize withholdings per IRS guidelines. Catch up provisions are available at age 50.
Social Security/Medicare participation is required for all employees. The District matches the employee contribution.
Retirement Benefits are provided by the District with a contribution by employees. The Defined Benefit Plans are based on date of hire, age, years of service, and average monthly salary at the age you elect to retire. Please refer to the appropriate retirement plan document based on date of hire.
Educational Assistance Program provides employees financial assistance for occupational related school courses.
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Have you completed an apprenticeship program or recognized status as a Power Plant Technician at a similar facility.

• Yes
• No

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