Mechanical Technician I/II

WESA is seeking the ideal candidate to, under immediate (Mechanical Technician I) to general (Mechanical Technician II) supervision, performs a variety of skilled duties in the preventive and corrective maintenance, inspection, and servic-ing of mechanical equipment, components, machinery, and facilities associated with the production, pumping, storage, delivery and treatment of potable, agricultural, reclaimed water and wastewater; ensures compliance with general water discharge orders; operates a variety of light and heavy equipment and hand and power tools; and performs related duties as assigned.

Immediate Impact: The successful candidate will be given the following objectives upon hire:

• Within 3 months, demonstrate familiarity with the preventive and corrective maintenance program framework. This will include navigation of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Additionally, within 6 months, demonstrate proficiency in creating, updating and closing work orders.
• Within 3 months become familiar with the District potable and wastewater facilities, locations and unit process equipment. Additionally, within 6 months demonstrate basic knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the District’s potable and wastewater systems equipment.
• Within 6 months, demonstrate familiarity and competence in the functions of the position to show trajectory to-wards participation in the Mechanical Maintenance Section Standby rotation for call-outs and emergency response. Response time to the District yard is expected to be within 45 minutes, and the expectation is for the selected candi-date to enter the standby rotation within 12 months. Candidate must be able to communicate by telephone for the duration of the on-call shift.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses the equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college level coursework or trade school training in electrical technology and/or mechanical maintenance, or a related field.
• Has familiarity with hand and power tools required to perform all manner of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Possesses strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform work on a wide variety of mechanic, hydraulic, pneu-matic and manually operated process equipment.
• Possesses the ability to read and properly interpret schematics, drawings and manuals necessary to complete the work.
• Possesses the ability to flexibly transition from tasks in environments encountered in the water/wastewater industry.
• Has strong communication skills and ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Mech Tech I: One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment used in the distri-bution, collection, and treatment of water or wastewater systems or other similar industrial setting.
• Mech Tech II: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment used in the distribution, collection, and treatment of water or wastewater systems.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Class B Driver’s License with air brakes and tank endorsements, within twelve (12) months of employment, to be maintained throughout employment. Class A license also meets this requirement.
• Possession of a crane operator certifications issued by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Op-erators within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Possession of a valid Grade I Mechanical Technologist Certificate (Mech Tech II: Grade II) issued by the California Water Environment Association within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 (D1) certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board within twelve (12) months of employment. (Mech Tech II: Grade 2 (D2)

The Application Process: If you are interested in this opportunity, submit a completed WESA employment application online at www.wesawater.com. Resumes and certifications may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a complet-ed employment application. In order to be considered, applications must be received no later than 5:30 pm on Monday, July 20, 2026.