Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic Ii

HYDROELECTRIC PLANT MECHANIC II

$9,203.00 - $11,867.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/16/2026

Directs, inspects, and assists the work of HEP Mechanics in the maintenance and repair of all mechanical equipment and apparatus of a large hydroelectric installation. Troubleshoots equipment failures and malfunctions. Communicates with supervisor necessary work, requirements, scheduling and prepares estimates. Assists in the training of apprentices, and newly hired journey-persons in safe work practices. Job requires basic knowledge and use of information system equipment for access and data entry.

Must be able to work and communicate well with others in order to complete assigned tasks.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

• HYDROELECTRIC PLANT MECHANIC II

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Oroville, CA.

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Operations & Maintenance/Oroville Field Division/Plant Maintenance Branch/Mechanical Section/Oroville. This position is located in Oroville, CA.

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Must possess a valid California driver’s license. This is a sensitive position and is subject to substance abuse testing set forth in California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Regulations  This position has frequent access to areas designated as containing critical cyber assets in accordance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and therefore a satisfactory background check is required prior to appointment and at least every seven years thereafter.

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

2+ Years of Journey-level maintenance experience performing maintenance and repair of hydraulic turbines, pumps and generators; auxiliary equipment including, but not limited to, air compressors, auxiliary generators (gasoline, diesel, and L.P. gas), sewage ejectors, governors, intakes, hydraulic power units, high and low pressure water, oil, air and grease systems, cranes, hoists, and gates at any of the following facilities:
Commercial Fossil/Hydro/Nuclear Utility or Pumped storage OR Military/Naval/Merchant Marine steam propulsion/generating plant. Completion of Accredited Apprenticeship/- HEP Mechanic, Millwright or Machinist. Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical equipment including but not limited to air, oil, water, hydraulic systems using blueprints, drawings, piping diagrams, manufacturer's…