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Relay Service Jobs in Modesto, CA (NOW HIRING)

California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. The Modesto Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to ...

California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. The Modesto Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to ...

Secretary

Modesto, CA

$69K - $89K/yr

California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. The Modesto Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to ...

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How much do relay service jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for relay service in Modesto, CA is $28.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.27 and $32.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a relay service?

A Relay Service job involves assisting individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech impairments by relaying conversations between them and hearing individuals. Operators or agents use specialized equipment to facilitate communication through text, voice, or video relay services. This role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and strong communication skills. It helps ensure equal access to telecommunications services for all individuals.

What does a relay service operator do?

A typical day for a Relay Service Operator involves answering calls from individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities, and relaying messages between them and standard phone users. Operators work with specialized telecommunications equipment to ensure messages are conveyed accurately and confidentially. This role may require sitting for extended periods, maintaining focus during repetitive tasks, and handling a high volume of consecutive calls. Relay Service Operators often work as part of a supportive team and may have opportunities to cross-train or advance into supervisory or training roles within larger organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the relay service position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Relay Service Operator, you need excellent listening skills, clear verbal communication abilities, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with telecommunications equipment, specialized relay software, and TTY/TDD systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, patience, and discretion are important soft skills for supporting diverse callers. These qualities ensure that operators can accurately and efficiently facilitate conversations for individuals with hearing or speech disabilities.

What job categories do people searching Relay Service jobs in Modesto, CA look for? The top searched job categories for Relay Service jobs in Modesto, CA are:
Infographic showing various Relay Service job openings in Modesto, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,251 per year, or $28 per hour.

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Job description

Secretary Position

The Modesto Irrigation District is currently recruiting to fill one full-time regular vacancy in the Electric Resources Division to perform a variety of responsible, confidential, administrative and secretarial duties. Any qualified individual may apply. This is a non-exempt position and is represented by the Modesto Irrigation District Employees Association. The list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill other Secretary vacancies that may occur within the District through July 8, 2027.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Perform secretarial duties including, compose memoranda and correspondence
  • Handle sensitive and confidential material
  • Schedule and set up appointments and meetings, maintain calendars
  • Prepare reports
  • Set up and maintain files and records
  • Receive visitors
  • Answer the telephone and assist callers regarding division functions
  • Interpret and communicate District procedures and regulations when necessary
  • Prepare meeting agendas and take minutes
  • Computing and inputting budget materials
  • Prepare and assemble agenda and binders for Board meetings
  • Operate a variety of office equipment including personal computers which use various software
  • Order and maintain office supplies

Other related duties may include anything else as assigned.

Any combination of education, experience, knowledge and abilities may satisfy the necessary minimum qualifications. A typical way to obtain the education, experience, knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible secretarial experience.

Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of District divisions and their functions; District policies and procedures; secretarial procedures, practices and techniques; business letter and report writing, including the use of proper English, spelling and punctuation; collecting and organizing data.
  • Ability to use a variety of office equipment; answer questions where judgment and interpretation is necessary; communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees and the public; use discretion and judgment and maintain confidentiality; work with minimal supervision; work cooperatively with others.

Special Requirement: Must have a valid California Class C driver's license.

Qualified applicants must submit a completed District application to be received no later than 5:00 pm, Thursday, August 13, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a comparative basis and only those most qualified will be invited to continue in the recruitment process, which will consist of an overall assessment of the individual's skills through (1) written test; (2) oral interview; and (3) contacting of references to include current and former supervisors. The applicant must perform successfully in each phase of the recruitment in order to continue in the recruitment process.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact Human Resources at (209) 526-7341. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. The Modesto Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Successfully passing an applicable background check will be required as a condition of employment. Information contained in this announcement may be subject to change without notice.