Wastewater Plant Mechanic I/II - Limited Duration
Wastewater Plant Mechanic I/II - Limited Duration
Union Sanitary District
Salary: $108,775.26 - $148,083.52 Annually
Location: 5072 Benson Road, Union City, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 270004
Work Group: FMC
Team: FMC
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants:
Overview
Wastewater Plant Mechanic I/II (Limited Duration 7-8 years, Fully Benefited)
Wastewater Plant Mechanic I - $52.29 - $63.56 Hourly
$108,775.26- $132,217.07 Annually
Wastewater Plant Mechanic II - $58.57 - $71.19 Hourly
$121,828.72- $148,083.52 Annually
Elevate Your Career with Competitive Pay and Excellent Benefits!
*Notes on Limited-Duration
- This is a fully benefited, 7-8 years project-funded role.
- Employees in limited-duration roles are eligible to apply and compete for regular District vacancies in accordance with District rules; no appointment or extension is guaranteed.
About the District
Union Sanitary District is a special district serving Fremont, Newark, and Union City since 1918. We operate award-winning wastewater facilities and value safety, teamwork, and a work-life balance.
Why this role:
- Impact that matters: Your work keeps critical treatment systems running safely.
- Stability + growth: Fully benefited limited-duration 7-8 years project-funded role. You'll gain deep experience and work with other professional mechanics.
- Modern shop & tools: Join our Fabrication, Maintenance & Construction (FMC) team at our state-of-the-art facility.
Examples of Duties
- Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair plant, shop, field, and construction equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance, overhauls, and equipment installations.
- Contribute to a strong safety culture and responsive on-call rotation (when qualified).
Level placement:
- Wastewater Plant Mechanic I: Semi-skilled, sub-journey work with training and progression.
- Wastewater Plant Mechanic II: Journey-level diagnostics, repair, and PM on complex systems.
Qualifications
- Wastewater Plant Mechanic I: Education/skills to follow written/oral instructions, keep records, perform shop math + 2 years semi-skilled mechanical maintenance/repair experience.
- Wastewater Plant Mechanic II: High school (or equivalent) + recognized journey-level Maintenance/Plant Mechanic status.
- Both levels: Valid CA Class C license/insurability; teamwork mindset; ability to work outdoors/overtime; basic CMMS & MS Office skills. Willing to join on-call rotation once proficient. Must obtain a Class B California Driver's license within one year.
Additional Information
Benefits:
- CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision (employee + family)
- Generous vacation & holidays; short-/long-term disability; life insurance
- Deferred Compensation with matching
IMPORTANT!
Application Process:
By 4:00 PM on 08/30/2026
09/03/2026In Person Performance Test to be held onsite at the District:
09/17/2026In Person Qualifications Appraisal Interview:
10/05/2026In Person Finalist interviews:
Week of 10/12/2026
All candidates must pass a background check, Live Scan fingerprinting which includes DOJ and FBI searches, DMV clearance, and pre-employment physical.
Accommodations: If you need accommodations during the application or selection process, please reach out to Human Resources at hr@unionsanitary.ca.gov
Additional Information: Employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be assigned emergency response duties as required by law.
To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/unionsanitary/jobs/5427813/wastewater-plant-mechanic-i-ii-limited-duration
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