Wastewater Plant Mechanic I/II - Limited Duration
Union Sanitary District Union City, California, United States
- Location: Union City, California, United States
- Categories: Construction and Skilled Trades, Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jul 31, 2026
Job Description:
Wastewater Plant Mechanic I/II - Limited Duration
Description
OverviewWastewater 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 :
Apply online at CAREERS AT USD | Sorted by Job Title ascending | . (governmentjobs.com)
By 4:00 PM on 08/30/2026 Qualified candidates will be invited to take an online Written Exam:
09/03/2026 In Person Performance Test to be held onsite at the District:
09/17/2026 In Person Qualifications Appraisal Interview:
10/05/2026 In 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 [email protected]
Additional Information : Employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be assigned emergency response duties as required by law.
Click here for link to Classified Employees' Benefits Summary
Closing Date/Time: 8/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific