Mechanic I/II - Limited Duration, fully benefited

Mechanic I – $50.65- $61.56 Hourly; $105,352.00 – $128,044.80 Annually

 Mechanic II – $56.73 – $68.95 Hourly;$117,998.40 – $143,416.00 Annually

Plus Excellent Benefits

Protect public health. Keep essential equipment mission-ready.

About the District

Union Sanitary District is a special district serving Fremont, Newark, and Union City since 1918. We operate award-winning wastewater facilities and value safety, teamwork, and work–life balance.

Why this role

• Impact that matters: Your work keeps critical treatment systems running safely.
• Stability + growth: Fully benefited limited-duration project-funded role. You’ll gain deep experience and work with other professional mechanics
• Modern shop & tools: Join our Fabrication, Maintenance & Construction (FMC) team at our state-of-the-art facility.

What you’ll do

• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair plant, shop, field, and construction equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, overhauls, and equipment installations.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture and responsive on-call rotation (when qualified).

Level placement

• Mechanic I: Semi-skilled, sub-journey work with training and progression.
• Mechanic II: Journey-level diagnostics, repair, and PM on complex systems.
•  (Level depends on your qualifications.)

You bring

• Mechanic I: Education/skills to follow written/oral instructions, keep records, perform shop math + 2 years semi-skilled mechanical maintenance/repair experience.
• Mechanic II: High school (or equivalent) + recognized journey-level Maintenance/Plant Mechanic status.
• Both levels: Valid CA Class C license/insurability; teamwork mindset; ability to work outdoors/overtime; basic CMMS & MS Office skills. Willing to join on-call rotation once proficient.

Benefits 

• CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision (employee + family)
• Generous vacation & holidays; short-/long-term disability; life insurance
• Deferred Compensation with matching

IMPORTANT! Application Process:

• Apply online at CAREERS AT USD | Sorted by Job Title ascending | . (governmentjobs.com) by 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 10/26/2025.
• Qualified candidates will be invited to take an online Written Exam on Tuesday – Wednesday, 10/28-29/2025.
• Best qualified applicants will then be invited to the Performance Test to be held onsite at the District on Thursday, 11/13/2025.
• Candidates whose scores on the Performance Test qualify them for further consideration will be invited to a Virtual Qualifications Appraisal Interview on Thursday, 11/20/2025.
• Finalist interviews will be held on Wednesday, 12/3/2025 onsite.

Note on Limited-Duration

• This is a fully benefited, project-funded role. 
• Employees in limited-duration roles are eligible to apply and compete for regular District vacancies in accordance with District rules; no appointment or extension is guaranteed.

Be a Part of Our Community:

As a Disaster Service Worker, USD employees play a vital role in promoting public health and safety during emergencies. We are an equal opportunity employer, encouraging workforce diversity.

Accommodations:

Candidates requiring assistance in the application process due to a disability should contact Human Resources at [kathleenk@unionsanitary.ca.gov].