Plant Mechanic

SALARY: $131,768.00 – $138,278.40 Yearly

THE POSITION:

Plant Mechanic incumbents independently perform skilled mechanical maintenance and repair work on a wide range of equipment and systems, including pumps, motors, valves, compressors, piping, and other machinery used in water treatment and distribution facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in skilled mechanical maintenance repair work in a water or wastewater treatment or industrial setting. Completion of an apprenticeship in a related field, such as machinist, electrician or electronics technician, may be substituted for not more than one year of the required experience.

AND

License:

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate has experience with a proven track record of success that demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:

• Performing skilled mechanical installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair work on a wide variety of equipment typical to a water treatment plant and distribution system.
• Observation of safe work methods and safety precautions typical to water treatment plant materials, tools and equipment.
• Agility, strength and endurance to install, diagnose, repair and maintain a wide variety of mechanical equipment and operate various hand, power and shop tools.
• Working in a variety of conditions, including in exposure to potentially hazardous materials, in confined spaces, and outdoors in all weather conditions.

BENEFITS:

Zone 7 offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the needs of a diverse workforce and their families*. These benefits include but are not limited to:

• Health & Well-Being – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, EAP
• Financial Security – Defined Retirement, 457 or Roth plans Alameda County Retirement Assoc.
• Work/Life Balance – 12 paid holidays and up to 4 paid floating holidays; vacation and sick leave accrual; vacation purchase; childcare resources; up to 8 days of management paid leave, flexible work options upon approval
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $7,500 per fiscal year
• Longevity Pay – 2% additional pay after 5 years of continued employment; 4% additional pay after 10 years of continued employment

*Eligibility and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.