Well and Pump Technician

Job Announcement

Rancho Water is seeking a Well and Pump Technician. Rancho California Water District is currently seeking a well-qualified candidate to fill a Well and Pump Technician position. This position will be filled at the I or II level.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants must submit a completed application at . We will be accepting applications until Monday, September 14, 2026. The recruitment process will include, but not limited to, an application review, written exam, and panel interview.

Compensation:

• Well and Pump Technician I: $38.28 - 45.94
• Well and Pump Technician II: $44.39 - 53.27

Schedule of Events (dates subject to change):

• Recruitment Closes
  - Monday, September 14, 2026
• Written Exam
  - Week of September 21, 2026
• Panel Interview
  - Week of September 28, 2026

Job Description:

Under immediate progressing to general supervision, to perform a variety of maintenance and repair work on District well and pump stations.

Class Characteristics:

Well and Pump Technician I:
This is the entry-level position in the Wells & Pumps Technician class series. Positions assigned to this level perform limited or routine inspection duties under close supervision. Because employees in classifications at this level may be in a training capacity, such position does not require significant previous work experience in the applicable field. This job classification is represented by the Rancho California Water District Employees Association (RCWDEA) bargaining unit.

Well and Pump Technician II:
This is the journey level position in the Wells & Pumps Technician class series. Positions assigned to this level perform a full range of inspection duties under general supervision. Because employees in classifications at this level are expected to be fully trained and competent, such position typically requires significant previous work experience in the appropriate field. This job classification is represented by the Rancho California Water District Employees Association (RCWDEA) bargaining unit.

Senior Well and Pump Technician:
This is the advance journey level position in the Wells and Pumps Technician class series. Positions assigned to this level may provide lead supervision to journey level staff and independently perform highly technical and specialized distribution, treatment, and maintenance duties at a level beyond that found at a journey level. Lead duties may include providing technical assistance and training. This job classification is represented by the Rancho California Water District Employees Association (RCWDEA) bargaining unit.

Example of Duties:

• Remove, repair, and install booster pumps and wells; assist in the general maintenance of District facilities.
• Perform routine repair/maintenance of various District facilities; water well rehabilitation process including bailing, brushing, swabbing, air lifting and oil removal procedures.
• Charge surge tanks at wells and pump stations.
• Remove and replace well and pump motors.
• Remove and install boosters, well pumps, and electric motors.
• Perform repairs or make adjustments to packing or mechanical seals in vertical and horizontal pumps.
• Install piping, valves, solenoids and other piping accessories for well and pump station equipment
• Operate Vibration Evaluation equipment.
• Inspect and troubleshoot pumps and related equipment to determine source of problem and/or failure.
• Conduct site inspections including piping, fasteners, cleanliness, oil levels, and general condition of pumps and motors.
• Complete repair reports, and related documentation.
• Maintain and repair portable pump units.
• Inspect and clean well and booster sites.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Well and Pump Technician I:

• Knowledge of:
  Procedures, methods, tools and equipment used in the water utility field.
• Proper work safety standards.
• District sites and facilities.
• Health and safety codes and drink water standards.

• Ability to:
  Operate of variety of hand and power tools.
• Learn pump rig and equipment related to pump wells.
• Learn how to process CMMS work orders.
• Learn & understand basic concepts of Vibration analysis.

Well and Pump Technician II:

• Knowledge of:
  Rigging and lifting procedures.
• Basic pump…