Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) provides safe, reliable, high-quality water and related services that support the health and vitality of the communities it serves. Through responsible stewardship of both its infrastructure and its people, CCWD is committed to building and sustaining a skilled workforce prepared to meet today's needs and tomorrow's challenges.

Why Work Here

• Meaningful Public Service Play a direct role in supporting safe, reliable water service that protects public health and strengthens the communities we serve.
• Collaborative, Mission-Driven Culture Work alongside dedicated professionals who value integrity, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in service to the public.
• Competitive Total Rewards & Professional Growth CCWD offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including competitive pay, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, and opportunities that support ongoing professional growth.

The Opportunity

Contra Costa Water District is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Mechanic to join the Operations and Maintenance team. This role performs hands-on mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation work on pumps, motors, valves, generators, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and other essential equipment that keeps the Contra Costa Water District's operations running safely and efficiently.

The Maintenance Mechanic position offers opportunities for additional pay through incentive programs. Employees who voluntarily obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) may receive a 5% pay differential for a Class A CDL or a 2.5% pay differential for a Class B CDL. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will contribute to the reliable delivery of high-quality water by helping maintain the facilities and systems that support daily operations.

Why You'll Enjoy This Role

• Play an important role in delivering safe, reliable water to service thousands of customers daily.
• Work for a community-focused agency and help advance the overall mission.
• Work alongside experienced and supportive maintenance professionals who are committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Be part of an organization that values employee success, work-life balance, and a strong team culture.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development, hands-on learning, and career growth within a respected public agency.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pumps, motors, valves, and related mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure safe and reliable operation of water treatment and distribution systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical specifications related to mechanical systems and equipment.
• Work independently or collaboratively with maintenance crews to complete repairs, installations, and operational projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to document work activities.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in the plant and field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District sites; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards and working in confined spaces. Finger dexterity is needed to operate and maintain tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to carry, push, pull, and lift materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds with the use of proper equipment.

Environmental Elements

Employees work in the plant and field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants. Employees may be exposed to blood borne pathogens.

Additional Requirements

Employees are required to meet California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA) Respiratory Protection Program guidelines including passing a fit test and annual medical examinations and complying with on-demand shave policy.

Working Conditions

Employees may be required to work outside their Normal Workweek/Workday which may consist of evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Contra Costa Water District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other actual or perceived status protected under federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and performance.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

One of the many CCWD goals is to pursue organizational excellence through diversity, equity, inclusivity, leadership, and professionalism. We recognize the strengths of staff creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and improved decision-making resulting from diverse perspectives, and we strive to be a culturally diverse organization that values, recognizes, and supports inclusion.

Conviction History

A condition of employment for all CCWD positions includes successfully passing a Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprint check and completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Additionally, in compliance with federal law, CCWD participates in E-Verify.

Disaster Service Worker

All CCWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. As such, CCWD employees may be called upon to support the activities of CCWD during an emergency situation. Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process should contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.