Pump & Motor Assistant​/Technician I​/Technician II Vallecitos Water District

Applications will be accepted until there are a sufficient number of highly qualified applicants from which to make a selection, but no more than 80 applications will be accepted. Interviews may be conducted throughout the recruitment process and this recruitment may close at any time, but no later than July 31. Candidates should submit their materials online as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Candidates with a SWRCB Distribution, or CWEA Mechanical Technologist, certificate must attach it to their application.

Pump & Motor Technician Assistant: $30.19 – $40.46 per hour
Pump & Motor Technician I: $34.95 – $ 46.83 per hour
Pump & Motor Technician II: $40.46 – $54.22 per hour

DEFINITION

Under direct and indirect supervision, locates, operates, inspects, modifies, maintains, repairs, and installs pumps, electric motors, gas and diesel engines, valves, and related mechanical and electrical equipment; assists in the maintenance, repairs and operation of District water, wastewater and reclamation facilities; performs related work as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Pump and Motor Technician Assistantis the entry level class in this series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents assist other Pump & Motor Technicians and electricians on a variety of mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance tasks; learn and perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of water & wastewater pumping systems and related equipment; pressure and flow control facilities, related pipelines, appurtenances, and facilities.

Pump and Motor Technician Iis the journey level class in this series. Initially under general supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of duties in the maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical and electrical equipment required for the continuous operation of water and wastewater pumping stations, treatment facilities, and related pipelines and facilities.

Pump and Motor Technician IIis the advanced journey level class in this series, with incumbents performing the full range of assigned duties which includes the more difficult and complex maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical and electrical equipment required for the continuous operation of water and wastewater pumping stations, treatment facilities, and related pipelines and facilities. This position is distinguished from the Senior Pump & Motor Technician, which serves as a lead worker for the department.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal Candidate

Already has a current CWEA Mechanical Technologist certificate;
Has prior mechanical maintenance experience with a water or wastewater agency;
Experience troubleshooting complex maintenance issues on pumps & motors;
Works productively and completes assignments independently;
Works well with other employees at all levels.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Equipment, techniques, and procedures involved in the maintenance and repair of potable water pump stations, altitude control valves, pressure reducing/sustaining/flow control valves, water reclamation facility, sewer lift stations, and related facilities and equipment;
Mechanical principles related to the maintenance and repair of pumps, electric motors, gas and diesel engines, valves, and related equipment and appurtenances;
Safe operation and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment, hand and power tools, and machinery used in the work;
Water and wastewater system operations; preventive maintenance practices; shop mathematics;
Telephone and radio communications;
Safe work conditions; methods and safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work;
Basic computer equipment and software pertaining to the work; record keeping practices pertaining to the work.

Ability to:

Maintain, repair, and replace all types of pumps, electric motors, gas and diesel engines, valves, and related equipment and appurtenances;
Perform varied mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair work;
Diagnose problems and determine appropriate action;
Read, interpret, and work from sketches, books, blueprints, and specifications;
Perform a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks related to water and wastewater facilities and…