Mech Tech Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $119,184.00 - $144,872.00 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: FULL TIME (NON-EXEMPT)
Job Number: 3462-2026
Department: SacSewer
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position
Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is currently accepting applications for a Mechanic Supervisorposition. Applications will be screened after the following filing deadlines at 5PM:
8/24/26, 9/10/26 (final)
This class is the supervisory class in the Mechanic series. Incumbents in this class are expected to work under minimal management supervision and instruction, and to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative while supervising and coordinating the work of staff responsible for performing assignments related to the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and systems including operation of lift and pump stations. Incumbents may also plan, develop, and implement budgetary plans, safety and training programs, contracts, procedures, routine work assignments and projects, and other maintenance documents or programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Mechanical Technologist Grade 3 certificate, or higher.
AND
Two years of full-time paid experience as a lead or supervisor in the maintenance, construction, and repair of mechanical and electrical components of equipment in wastewater treatment plants, potable water systems, lift stations, storm drain pumping stations, or other mechanical facilities with similar systems and equipment.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in pursuing this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your online application. For first consideration, apply by Thursday, September 10, at 5:00PM
Click on the below link to review the full class spec for more information about this position:
If you have question about this recruitment, please contact
Sacramento Area Sewer District is an equal opportunity employer
SacSewer offers an excellent benefits program. Employees benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retiree Health
• Voluntary Plans
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Care
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • 529 Education Savings Plan
  • Buy-up Life Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal Services Program
  • Pet Insurance
• Competitive vacation accruals including credit for prior years of service

Please click on the link below for a full description of SacSewer's Benefits Program:
SacSewer's medical plans are offered through the
SacSewer offers retirement pension benefits provided through the
Please click on the below link to view SacSewer's Career Page and to access the Employee Benefits:
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Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.
Each answer will be scored separately.
By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

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The minimum qualifications are as follows:
Possession of a valid California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Mechanical Technologist Grade 3 certificate, or higher.
AND
Two (2) years of full-time paid experience as a lead or supervisor in the maintenance, construction, and repair of mechanical and electrical components of equipment in wastewater treatment plants, potable water systems, lift stations, storm drain pumping stations, or other mechanical facilities with similar systems and equipment.
Select the one box that best illustrates how you meet the minimum qualifications.

• I meet the education and experience requirements listed above and have attached my CWEA certificate to my application to verify.
• I meet the experience requirements listed above but do not possess a CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade 3 or above.
• I possess a CWEA Mechanical Technologist Grade 3 or above but do not possess two (2) or more years as listed above.
• I do not meet the minimum qualifications as listed above.

03
Select all the boxes that list your current and active certifications, licenses or education.
If you do not have any current and active position certifications, licenses, or education, select none.

• None.
• CA Commercial Driver's License.
• Special Endorsement (tank, hazmat, etc.)
• California Water Environmental Association Technologist Grade III.
• California Water Environmental Association Technologist Grade VI.
• Other California Water Environmental Association Certificate
• Crane Operation Certification (NCCCO).
• Forklift/aerial lift certification.
• Completion of MET from Sacramento City College.
• Completion of associate's degree in mechanical and/or electrical technology or other major related to this position from an accredited college.
• Completion of military training school mechanical and/or electrical technology or other major related to this position.
• Leadership Development, Supervisor Academy, or equivalent training and education.

04
Select all the boxes that list facilities and/or systems for which you have paid lead or supervisory experience in the maintenance, construction, and repair of mechanical systems.
Note:Application must reflect the selection in work experience.
If you do not have any paid lead or supervisory experience in the maintenance, construction, and repair of mechanical systems, select none.

• None.
• SacSewer EchoWater Resource Recovery Facility.
• SacSewer Collection System Operations.
• Mechanical experience in another municipal services/utility.
• Millwright or other mechanical manufacturing, fabrication or electrical generation experience.
• Mechanical experience in Navy or Air Force on similar systems such as those found on ships, submarines and/or aircraft.

05
Select the one box that best describes your paid experience with the operation, installation, and repair of mechanical equipment including pumps, motors, valves and both hydraulic & pneumatic systems.
If you have no experience with operation, installation, and repair of mechanical equipment including pumps, motors, valves and both hydraulic & pneumatic systems, select none.

• None.
• I have less than three (3) years of experience.
• I have three (3) years or more but less than five (5) years of experience.
• I have five (5) years or more but less than eight (8) years of experience.
• I have eight (8) years or more but less than ten (10) years of experience.
• I have ten (10) or more years of experience.

06
Select the one box that best describes your full-time paid lead or supervisory mechanical experience.
If you have no full-time paid lead or supervisory mechanical experience, select none.

• None.
• I have less than three (3) years of experience.
• I have three (3) years or more but less than five (5) years of experience.
• I have five (5) years or more but less than seven (7) years of experience.
• I have seven (7) years or more of experience.

07
Select the one box that best describes your full-time paid experience identifying, diagnosing, troubleshooting and recommending solutions to rectify pumping system issues.
If you have no experience identifying, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and recommending solutions to rectify pumping system issues, select none.

• None.
• I have less than three (3) years of experience.
• I have three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years of experience.
• I have four (4) years or more but less than five (5) years of experience.
• I have five (5) years or more of experience.

08
Select all the boxes that list paid work experience that you possess and have performed as a regular part of your job duties.
If you have not performed any of the below listed duties as a regular part of your paid work experience, select none.

• None.
• Experience leading a crew.
• Material management and cost estimates through vendors and industrial suppliers and fabrications shops.
• Operating heavy equipment such as portable generators, forklifts, cranes etc.
• Planning, coordinating, assigning and reviewing work and monitoring job performance and productivity.
• Representing unit at meetings to coordinate construction projects.
• Professional and effective communication both orally and written.
• Team building.
• Preparing, reviewing, and updating preventive maintenance programs, schedules and maintenance requirements.
• Inspecting worksites and ensuring crews perform activities safely, complying with CAL-OSHA and other regulations and work standards.
• Developing training or performing on the job training (OJT).
• Resolving personnel conflicts.

09
Select all the boxes that indicate the computer software and systems you have are proficient with. You may be required to perform tasks with these items during the interview process to verify your skillset.
If you are not proficient with any of the listed systems/software, select none.

• None.
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) - system monitoring and reviewing data.
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) - operating/starting and stopping system.
• Maximo (CMMS).
• Electronic Document Management (EDM).
• Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).
• Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) - (Tyler, SAP, etc.) usage for purchasing requisitions and timesheet entry and approval.

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Positions in this class require a valid California Driver License (Class C) prior to appointment as driving is an essential function of the job.
NOTE: Incumbents who fail to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with SacSewer Policy. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Select the one box that describes your current valid California Driver License.

• I have the ability to immediately obtain a California Class C Driver License.
• I possess a California Class C Driver License or higher.
• I do not possess nor have the ability to obtain a California Class C Driver License.

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