Assistant Maintenance and Electrical Supervisor

Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District (HBMWD) is seeking a qualified professional to join our team as an Assistant Maintenance and Electrical Supervisor.

Under general supervision, the Assistant Maintenance and Electrical Supervisor will directly assist and support the Maintenance and Electrical Supervisor, regularly assuming full supervisory responsibilities in their absence. The role leads staff in construction, repair, calibration, and maintenance of District pumping, water treatment, distribution, storage, hydroelectric, communications, electrical, and electronic facilities, and coordinates the District Safety Program and Regulatory Safety Compliance Program.

This position is an entry point to grow into the Maintenance and Electrical Supervisor position.

• Assist and support the Maintenance and Electrical Supervisor, taking full supervisory duties when needed.
• Lead staff in construction, repair, calibration, and maintenance of pumping, water treatment, distribution, storage, hydroelectric, communications, electrical, and electronic facilities.
• Coordinate the District Safety Program and Regulatory Safety Compliance Program.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible construction and maintenance experience.
• Experience with water treatment and distribution systems is preferred.
• Required certifications:
  Grade IV Water Treatment Operator’s Certificate, Grade IV Water Distribution Certificate, NCCCO Crane Operator Certification, Class A CDL with Haz‑Mat Endorsement, and American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certificate (to be obtained within first year).
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license.

The annual salary range is $105,808 – $128,615
. Pending Board approval, the position is eligible for a 4.4% COLA adjustment (July 1 2026) and four separate 3% salary adjustments every six months from July 1 2026 through January 1 2028. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; vacation; sick leave; 12 paid holidays plus three floating holidays; life insurance; deferred compensation (457 plan);
CalPERS retirement; fitness stipend;
Air Med Care flight insurance; and an emergency employee loan program.

Applications are accepted online at  or in person at the District Main Office, 828 7th Street, Eureka. A cover letter is required. Applications may also be emailed to  or mailed to HBMWD, PO Box 95, Eureka, CA . For questions, call (707) 443‑5018. A pre‑employment physical and drug screen are required.

Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.