Mechanic I/II - Limited Duration, Fully Benefited

Job Description:

Mechanic I/II - Limited Duration, Fully Benefited

Description

Overview

Mechanic I/II (Limited-Duration, Fully Benefited)

Elevate Your Career with Competitive Pay and Excellent Benefits!

Mechanic I - $50.65- $61.56 Hourly

$105,352.00 - $128,044.80 Annually

Mechanic II - $56.73 - $68.95 Hourly

$117,998.40 - $143,416.00 Annually

Plus Excellent Benefits

Protect public health. Keep essential equipment mission-ready.

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 work-life balance.

Why this role

• Impact that matters: Your work keeps critical treatment systems running safely.
• Stability + growth: Fully benefited limited-duration 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

What you’ll do

• 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

• Mechanic I: Semi-skilled, sub-journey work with training and progression.
• Mechanic II: Journey-level diagnostics, repair, and PM on complex systems.
• (Level depends on your qualifications.)

Qualifications

You bring

• Mechanic I: Education/skills to follow written/oral instructions, keep records, perform shop math + 2 years semi-skilled mechanical maintenance/repair experience.
• 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.

Benefits

• CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision (employee + family)
• Generous vacation & holidays; short-/long-term disability; life insurance
• Deferred Compensation with matching

Additional Information

IMPORTANT! Application Process:

• Apply online at CAREERS AT USD | Sorted by Job Title ascending | . (governmentjobs.com) by 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 10/26/2025.
  
• Qualified candidates will be invited to take an online Written Exam on Tuesday - Wednesday, 10/28-29/2025.
  
• Best qualified applicants will then be invited to the Performance Test to be held onsite at the District on Thursday, 11/13/2025.
  
• Candidates whose scores on the Performance Test qualify them for further consideration will be invited to a Virtual Qualifications Appraisal Interview on Thursday, 11/20/2025.
  
• Finalist interviews will be held on Wednesday, 12/3/2025 onsite.
  
• All candidates must pass a background check, Live Scan fingerprinting which includes DOJ and FBI searches, DMV clearance, and pre-employment physical.
  

Note on Limited-Duration

• This is a fully benefited, 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.
  

Be a Part of Our Community:

As a Disaster Service Worker, USD employees play a vital role in promoting public health and safety during emergencies. We are an equal opportunity employer, encouraging workforce diversity.

Accommodations:

Candidates requiring assistance in the application process due to a disability should contact Human Resources at [kathleenk@unionsanitary.ca.gov].

Click here for link to Classified Employees' Benefits Summary

Closing Date/Time: 10/26/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$105,352.00 - $143,416.00 Annually