Compost Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (AA-182-26E) Tulare Lake Compost - Kettleman City

notice of external job opportunity

posting #aa-182-26e

this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as the initial review of applications is expected to begin the week of august 10, 2026.

solid waste management department, solid waste operations and engineering section, field operations and maintenance group, tulare lake compost facility, kettleman city

this state-of-the-art, 175-acre facility near kettleman city in kings county, california, uses an environmentally responsible process that combines agricultural green waste from the central valley with biosolids from los angeles county to create an optimal composting mixture. The facility can currently process up to 100,000 wet tons per year of anaerobically digested and dewatered biosolids, transforming them into valuable, nutrient-rich class a exceptional quality compost.

The tulare lake compost facility is owned and operated by the sanitation districts of los angeles county as part of its diversified biosolids management program.

• the list of eligible candidates resulting from this posting may be used to fill any additional vacancies that may occur in the next twelve (12) months
• this position is a 9/80 works schedule with alternating fridays off, potential for swing shift support
• this position may also require emergency and scheduled overtime, weekend and holiday work

to perform progressively more skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, computer process control and 21kv high voltage electrical equipment and 480vac distribution systems, and to work in conjunction with the senior compost electrical and instrumentation technician in support of the daily operations and maintenance of a composting facility.

the major job responsibilities are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description. Under general supervision of the senior compost electrical & instrumentation technician, the incumbent will:

• assemble, install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital, and analog control equipment and systems to ensure safe, accurate, and reliable plant operation.
• operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair pneumatic, electronic, and computerized testing and measuring instruments to verify instrument accuracy and ensure proper system performance.
• maintain records and prepare reports of maintenance, calibration, and repair activities to ensure accurate equipment histories and support operational decision-making.
• read, interpret, and prepare schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, blueprints, p&ids, loop sheets, sketches, and equipment specifications to plan, perform, and document installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks.
• order and track parts, supplies, materials, and equipment to ensure availability of resources required for maintenance and project work.
• instruct apprentices or lower-level staff to develop technical proficiency, safe work practices, and troubleshooting skills.
• perform trade-related mathematical calculations to accurately size, adjust, calibrate, and verify equipment and system parameters.
• maintain shop areas, tools, and equipment to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• drive to and inspect new construction sites and equipment installations to verify compliance with design requirements, operational standards, and safety regulations.

• a valid california class c driver license; and
• four (4) years of experience in the electrical & instrumentation technician apprentice classes, or equivalent, with the los angeles county sanitation districts performing progressively responsible installation, maintenance and repair work on instrumentation, computer process control and electrical equipment and systems

• twelve (12) semester units of college coursework approved by the districts (applicant will be required to submit transcript for review) or completion of one (1) year of a two-year degree or certification program in instrumentation, electronics or electrical technology, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience
• completion of a two-year degree or certification program in instrumentation, electronics or electrical technology, or a closely related field for two (2) years of the required experience

• electrical theories and principles (e.g., ac/dc power systems, circuit protection, grounding, motor control fundamentals) and operation and characteristics of common electrical components and equipment.
• electronic, digital, and analog control equipment (e.g., sensors, transmitters, signal conditioning devices, microprocessor-based instruments) and the principles of how these devices generate, process, and transmit signals.
• instrumentation and process…