Job Details

THE POSITION: The Alameda County Water District located in Fremont, California is seeking to fill a Utility Mechanic II position in the Operations and Maintenance Department. This position will report to the Systems Maintenance Supervisor. The Utility Mechanic II is the journey-level class in the Utility Mechanic series. Under direction, within a framework of established policies and procedures, incumbents serve in a lead capacity and perform the full range of mechanical maintenance and repair work. Assignments are given in general terms and are subject to review upon completion by the Maintenance Facilities Supervisor. There is significant latitude for independent judgment and action in well-defined areas of work.

This classification is distinguished from the entry-journey level Utility Mechanic I by the complexity of work assignments, the potential impact of error, the level of independence with which assignments are performed and the limited level of supervision received. This classification is further distinguished from the advanced journey-level Senior Utility Mechanic class in that the latter class performs the most highly skilled duties, requiring a higher degree of knowledge, skills, and abilities, in mechanical maintenance and repair work, either working individually or as lead member of a crew.

SALARY: $106,129 - $129,006, plus excellent benefits.

Education and Experience - Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent; and

Utility Mechanic II: Five (5) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of water distribution facilities, water treatment plants, food processing plants, refineries, or similar facility, which includes two (2) years' experience equivalent to that of a Utility Mechanic I within the District. Welding experience is highly desirable.

Additional Requirements:

- Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

- A Distribution Operator (D2) license and/or Treatment Operator (T2) license from the State of

California must be acquired within 18 months.

- Must obtain, and maintain, Service Truck Crane (STC) certification within 12 months of appointment as required by CAL/OSHA and FED/OSHA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of standard methods, practices, procedures, and tools of the mechanical maintenance trade; general mechanical equipment repair and maintenance techniques; safety regulations and practices relative to work activities; shop mathematics; the operation and use of electric arc and gas welding and cutting equipment. Skill and Ability to: perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair of shop, field, and plan equipment and structures; learn to perform skilled mechanical repair, maintenance, and installation work involving the use of specialized tools, instruments, and equipment; learn to interpret mechanical and shop drawings, specifications, and diagrams; acquire increased job knowledge and skills; proper and safe use of a variety of hand and power tools of the trade; apply safe work practices; keep records related to the work; perform the essential functions of the job without causing harm to self or others; operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Working Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic principles; principles of testing, diagnostic and repair procedures, including use and adjustment of computerized diagnostic equipment; functions and capabilities of common metals and alloys; rigging principles and techniques; diesel engines and related cogeneration equipment; and basic methods and procedures of carpentry and painting. Skill and Ability to: Plan and independently perform skilled mechanical repair, maintenance, and installation work involving the use of specialized tools, instruments, and equipment; arc, MIG (gas metal arc), oxy-acetylene weld, hard and soft solder, oxy-acetylene cut, and fabricate in steel; effectively perform duties alone or with others; safely and skillfully operate hand and power tools and equipment common to the trade; train and direct the work of sub-journey level employees; effectively operate computer and work-related software;

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: The essential duties of this classification require the ability to work outdoors 50% to 100% of the time under various climatic and geographic conditions; to work overtime as needed and subject to standby duty and emergency call-outs as required; to work in an environment with potential exposure to high frequency and constant noise, dust, allergens, chemicals, solvents, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, oil and sun exposure; in confined spaces; on ladders and/or scaffolding; and work around moving vehicles and hazardous equipment and machinery. The essential duties of this classification require repetitive use of feet and hands to operate vehicles, equipment and tools; the ability to wear, on, and off a self-contained breathing apparatus; to feel the attributes of objects by touch; to verbally exchange ideas and information; to hear to receive verbal detailed information and instruction; to see at arm's length to twenty feet with a good field of vision; to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces; to climb stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, and walk on a sustained basis; to lift and carry tools and equipment and to push and pull objects weighing between 25 to 75 pounds; and finger dexterity and hand strength to operate and grasp tools and equipment

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

1. Application materials must be submitted online at www.acwd.org no later than 5:00 p.m., on Friday, August 15, 2025. Application materials must include a completed Alameda County Water District Employment application. Incomplete applications will not be given further consideration.
2. All application materials will be evaluated, and candidates who present the best job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in a written test. Successful candidates from the written test will be invited to a qualification appraisal interview panel. These interviews will be held in Fremont, California.

Represented employee applicants receive promotional consideration consistent with the provisions of the MOU.