Well and Pump Technician

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

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

• Recruitment Closes
  - Sunday, October 25, 2026 @ 11:59PM
• Written Exam
  - Week of November 2, 2026

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

In addition to the qualifications for Well and Pump Technician I:

• Rigging and lifting procedures.
• Basic pump hydraulics.
• Methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of pumps, motors and system hydraulics.
• District rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Operation of Vibration Equipment.
• Confine space procedures.
• Tag and lock out procedures.
• Basic concepts of Vibration analysis.

• Operate heavy equipment including dump truck, mobile crane, and pump rig.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair pump and machinery problems.
• Use cutting and welding equipment.
• Solder and braze copper pipe.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Coordinate assigned activities with the activities of other departments.
• Create and process CMMS work orders and group projects.
• Learn advanced concepts of vibration analysis.

The appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities can be achieved through a variety of combinations of experience and training. A typical example is:

• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of pump and well maintenance experience.
• Public utility experience, preferred.
• Education/Training:
  Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
• Licenses and Certificates:
  Grade D1 Water Distribution Certificate - SWRCB, obtained within one (1) year of hire date.
• Grade T1 Water Treatment Certificate - SWRCB, obtained within one (1) year of hire date.
• First Aid, required…