Salary: $49.92 Hourly
Location : Apache Junction, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1378
Department: Mechanical Maintenance 2
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 3:00 PM Arizona
Overview & Purpose
Reporting location is in Apache Junction, Arizona at our Pinal Field Office.
About the Pay
Note: The starting pay of $49.92 does not reflect the full range which currently goes up to $55.47 per hour. The compensation typically increases quickly within the first two years of successful performance and proven mastery of skills.
About Central Arizona Project
Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile system that supplies Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. More than 6 million people rely on this supply. CAP employs nearly 500 people who enjoy a team-oriented and safety-focused work culture. The close community of a small company is driven to help fulfill our extremely valuable mission.
Compensation & Benefits Package includes:
- Competitive Salaries
- Arizona State Retirement System - Pension
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
- 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule
- Paid training & tuition reimbursement
- 9 paid holidays
- Paid vacation & sick time
- Wellness programs
- No benefits waiting period
- Relocation benefits
- Significant training and development opportunities
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
About the Position
The Centralized Mechanical Heavy Overhaul Teams function to provide Central Arizona Project (CAP) with internal expertise to maintain our large and geographically dispersed industrial mechanical systems. CAP is seeking a highly-skilled, highly-motivated industrial mechanic to provide journeyman-level technical expertise in the performance and support of this vital function.
As a
Heavy Overhaul Mechanic, you would perform mechanical duties associated with the preventive maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy industrial mechanical equipment utilized in pumping plants, generating stations, check structures, turnouts and other Central Arizona Project facilities. Your performance of these functions helps to ensure that equipment is safe, mechanically sound, and operating efficiently, in order to provide reliable water deliveries. Occasional in-state travel Mondays - Thursdays is part of the job.
Why is THIS Job Awesome?
As a Heavy Overhaul Mechanic, your jobsite runs 336 miles long, and you (working with your team members) would have your fingerprints on every piece of moving equipment we have here at CAP from pumps, radial gates, and hydraulic turn outs, to underground siphons. Keeping this equipment running is critical to delivering water to the state of Arizona.
About the Qualifications
A driver's license with a good driving record, a high school diploma or GED, as well as three or more years of related journeyman-level experience are essential. Having completed a related state-approved apprenticeship is preferred. If you possess a strong working knowledge of hydro-electric generating and pumping systems, hydraulic systems and controls and the ability to troubleshoot; are highly proficient in the safe use of proper tools and equipment for precision measuring and testing, fabricating, welding, calibrating, machinery alignment and leveling, reconditioning, maintaining, and repairing in an industrial mechanical environment; and are well versed about industrial safety requirements including hazardous energy control protocols; then we highly encourage you to apply for this position.
Please note: Physical testing, functional testing, and drug screening will apply.
See the
Heavy Overhaul Mechanic position description for more details about job responsibilities, preferred candidate qualifications, working conditions and physical job requirements.
If you are looking for a millwright/ heavy overhaul mechanic position in a pumping plant environment with exciting learning opportunities and great work/life balance, then this could be the right job for you.
APPLY TODAY. Your water, your future.
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I have reviewed the target hiring range for this position. I understand that this target range does not reflect the full employee pay range for this job. I understand that in addition to pay, CAP provides employees with a generous benefits package including pension, 401(k), excellent health insurance with $0 employee-only premium, dental, vision, life, disability, 4-10 work schedule with Fridays off, paid training, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, paid time off, wellness programs, and more.
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This position requires occasional in-state travel from Monday through Thursday. (CAP provides meals and accommodations while in travel status). Are you willing and available for overnight travel on these days as needed?
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How many years of journeyman-level experience do you have working as a Millwright in an industrial setting?
- Less than 1
- 1 - 2
- 3 - 4
- 5+
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If you have prior related journeyman-level Millwright work experience, please briefly list where you gained this Millwright experience, including the size and type of equipment you worked with.
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
- Less than High School Diploma or Less than a GED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- PhD or JD
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Do you have a valid driver's license and a good driving record?
07
Have you successfully completed a state-certified apprenticeship related to this position?
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Have you successfully completed a CAP Mechanical Apprenticeship program?
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If you completed a certified apprenticeship program, please note which one you completed.
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How many years of Journeyman level experience do you have working with and troubleshooting hydraulic systems?
- None
- Less than 1
- 1 - 2
- 3 - 4
- 5+
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Which of the following best describes the PRIMARY environment where you have performed mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting?(Select one)
- Stationary industrial or plant systems (e.g., mills, hydroelectric facilities, manufacturing plants, processing plants)
- Mobile or fleet equipment (e.g., trucks, loaders, cranes, construction, or mining equipment)
- Automotive or diesel repair shops
- Agricultural or farm equipment
- No direct experience in any of the above
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Are you proficient in the safe use of proper tooling for precision measuring and test equipment, fabricating, calibrating, reconditioning, maintenance, and repair in an industrial mechanical environment?
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Do you have knowledge of industrial safety requirements including hazardous energy control lock out tag out and clearance and switching procedures?
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Do you have welding and cutting experience?
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Please indicate which of the following motors or equipment you have at least one year of experience working on (select all that apply):
- Horizontal pump motor
- Vertical pump motor
- Hydro-electric generating equipment
- Optical alignment equipment
- None of the above
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If you have experience working on any of the equipment and/or motors listed in the previous question, please note 1) The specific type or brand of equipment you used, 2) Size and type of pumping equipment you worked on, 3) Your job role and what company(s) you worked to gain this experience.
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This position may require some overtime. Would you be willing and able to work overtime?
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This position requires that an employee be available to respond to occasional emergency call-outs. Emergencies can happen 24/7. Are you willing and able to respond to emergency call-outs?
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