Operations & Maintenance Trainee - Civil Maintenance Department

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team at Westlands Water District!

Visit our website to apply: wwd.ca.gov for application materials.

Location: Five Points Shop & Field Office (approx. 45 miles SW of Fresno, CA).
Department: Civil Maintenance Department.
Salary: $58,080 - $64,044 annually.
Application Period: July 9, 2026 - July 23, 2026.

Required application materials must be submitted through the District's website to receive consideration for the position. Resumes submitted through third-party job platforms will not be accepted in lieu of required application materials.

Visit our website: wwd.ca.gov for application materials.

About Us:
Westlands Water District is seeking dedicated Operations and Maintenance Trainee to join our team in providing reliable water supply services.

Work Schedule:

• Standard Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Summer Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and One year of experience in industrial repair, scheduling, storekeeping, general maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or construction.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License. Depending on assignment, the selected candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a valid Class A Driver’s License with air brake endorsement may be required.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds, climb stationary ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to utilize a respirator during job duties or under emergency circumstances. Incumbents required to wear a tight-fitting respirator must be clean shaven in areas where the respirator seal contacts the face to ensure compliance with applicable respiratory protection standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Operations & Maintenance Trainee is an entry level classification that will receive training and experience in the performance of a variety of duties in the Civil Maintenance Department.
• The duties of the Operations & Maintenance Trainee include, but are not limited to, performing civil maintenance, constructs, maintains, and repairs roads and right-of-way, above ground and underground piping, valves, meters, concrete structures, canals, and related water distribution and drainage facilities including excavating, repairing, and replacing concrete, transite, steel, and plastic pipelines, and repairs and replaces air relief butterfly, check gate, and slide gate valves.

Benefits Package:

• CalPERS Retirement Plan.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Education Assistance.
• Paid Vacation & Holidays (including 1 floating holiday).
• Longevity Pay.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Medical Insurance Opt-out Incentive.

Note: The District does not participate in Social Security or State Disability Insurance.

How to Apply:

Visit our website: wwd.ca.gov to apply and submit a Westlands Water District Employment Application by Thursday, July 23, 2026 via:

Email: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Online: wwd.ca.gov

Fax: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Mail: P.O. Box 5199, Fresno, CA 93755

In Person: 286 W. Cromwell Ave., Fresno, CA 93711

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For questions, contact Human Resources at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or visit wwd.ca.gov.

Additional Info:

• Resumes may be included but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a medical exam (including agility test), verification of employment history, and legal eligibility to work in the U.S.
• If you require accommodations for the interview process, please contact HR immediately.

Westlands Water District is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer.
Join us in our mission to deliver reliable and affordable water to our landowners and water users.