Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician – Tri-Valley Career Center

$129,516 – $149,940 annually, plus excellent benefits and retirement.

Open online at  on Monday, September 29, 2025. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025.

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is inviting skilled electricians with industrial electrical experience to apply for the position of Electrical Technician. A knowledgeable and motivated team takes pride in quality work in preventive, predictive, and corrective electrical maintenance. Duties include maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical and electronic circuits, motors, controls, and equipment used in large water distribution systems and wastewater treatment facilities.

Technicians typically spend a large portion of time working in the field on 480V–12kV equipment. Positions are available in the Water Department, reporting to Oakland.

• Maintain, repair, and install electrical and electronic circuits, motors, controls, and equipment.
• Work with switch gear, MCCs, VFDs, soft starters, UPSs, PLCs, electric motors, transformers, control panels, conduits, power distribution, and lighting systems similar to those found at EBMUD facilities.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on 480V–12kV equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Recognized status as a journeyman Electrician in general electrical installation and repair work OR 16 months of experience comparable to EBMUD’s Electrical Worker III classification, including satisfactory completion of the appropriate courses and advanced on‑the‑job training specified in EBMUD’s Trades Training Program.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to perform the physical demands: climb to a height of 65 feet, lift and maneuver equipment and materials such as conduit or pipe up to a weight of 90 pounds with assistance, and possess sufficient color vision to differentiate cable color coding.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and overtime in emergency situations.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, applicants must provide written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at  by 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2025. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

Job Hotline: (510) 287‑0735
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Entry level

Full-time

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