Water Agency Mechanic

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Water Agency Mechanic

Salary: $115,083.80 – $139,899.65 Annually

Closing Date: 11/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Bring your water and wastewater mechanical experience to the Sonoma County Water Agency!

Water Agency (Sonoma Water) Mechanics perform a full range of inspections, repairs, replacements, and maintenance on water transmission and wastewater treatment systems to ensure continuous operation of our treatment plants, related pipelines, and related facilities. As a Water Agency Mechanic, you will focus on three priorities at Sonoma Water: 1) cathodic protection to address corrosion; 2) replacement of valves and meters to address leaks; 3) pumping plant maintenance and pump replacement. You will also inspect and repair infrastructure, and upgrade and replace lift stations.

  

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic with a focus on ensuring safety for all, effective communication skills, a strong interest in collaborating and working on diverse teams, and possess many of the following:

•  Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing water and wastewater pumps

•  Familiarity with hand and power tools used in construction, pipe and plumbing joining, welding, and fabrication

•  Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems and control panels

•  Some experience using maintenance management software systems

•  Experience operating heavy equipment and performing underground construction

•  The ability to interpret and work from sketches, blueprints, and specifications

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

•  Salary Advancement- A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

•  Paid Time Off- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

•  County Paid Health Premium Contributions – 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

•   Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement – County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits

•  Retirement – A pension fully integrated with Social Security

•  Paid Parental Leave- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

•  Student Loan Debt Relief– County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers Local 39 Memorandum of Understanding and our Employee Benefits Directory.

This recruitment is currently being conducted to fill a Water Agency Mechanic position at Sonoma Water. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

Learn more and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma

*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.