Water Agency Lead Mechanic

Position Information

Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) is seeking an experienced Water Agency Mechanic to lead preventative maintenance programs and ensure operational excellence. Join our team to grow your career and contribute to your community!

• Reviewing equipment and material purchases
• Assigning daily work of the Water Agency Mechanics
• Attending meetings for construction projects and supporting construction activities
• Adjusting staffing resources as needed to respond to critical problems when they arise
• Working closely with Operations & Maintenance Coordinators where operational needs interface and overlap
• Assessing issues, making decisions, and determining when to escalate matters to Operations & Maintenance Coordinators

• Journey-level experience with Water and/or Wastewater treatment equipment and processes
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent leadership and mentorship skills
• The ability to remain calm, perform well under pressure, and effectively deal with potential emergency situations
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Sonoma Water is a special district formed by the California State Legislature in 1949 and is responsible for providing a safe and reliable water supply to its customers in Sonoma and Marin counties. Sonoma Water also maintains 75 miles of flood control channels and provides sanitation services. Employing approximately 250 employees, Sonoma Water consists of four divisions, including Engineering & Resource Planning, Environmental Resources, Business Services & External Affairs, and Water/Wastewater Operations & Maintenance.

Sonoma Water supports the concept of environmental sustainability, focusing on renewable power sources, and strives to be a leader in its water use efficiency and fishery restoration programs.

Employees of Sonoma Water are employees of a special district and are not subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance of the County of Sonoma.

• 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
• Staff Development/Wellness – Annual benefit allowances of up to $565 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post‑Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement – County contributions to help fund post‑retirement 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
• Additional Benefits: Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• 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 Local 39 and our Employee Benefits Directory.

Experience: Any combination of experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed above. Normally the possession of the equivalent of two years of qualifying experience beyond the attainment of recognized journey level status as a Water Agency Mechanic would provide such opportunity.

License: Possession of a valid California Class C motor vehicle operator’s license. A California Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade T1 is required within 2 years of employment and a California Water Distribution Operator Grade D3 is required within 4 years from employment. Additionally, possession of a Wastewater Mechanic Certificate and certificates to work in…