Oro Loma Sanitary District ~ 2655 Grant Avenue ~ San Lorenzo, CA 94580

SENIOR MECHANIC
(Formal job title: Mechanic II)

Immediate Opening

$52.11 to $69.83 per hour
(Plus benefits for you & your family)

Posting Date: July 29, 2024
Final Filing Date: Until Filled

THE POSITION:
Under general supervision of the Maintenance Manager, performs skilled mechanical work in repairing and installing equipment and machinery at the Water Pollution Control plant, District pump stations, and other District-owned and operated facilities.

REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant should be able to successfully perform the full duties and meet the qualifications in this position's job description. Examples of duties include: service and adjust engines, motors, pumps, valves, control systems, boilers, heat exchangers, and chemical feed systems; install and start new equipment; service and repair all District vehicles (including heavy equipment and off-road); repair, overhaul or replace damaged or worn parts, materials and equipment; use gas and/or welding equipment to heat, cut, braze or weld; replace bearings in pumps, motors and other equipment; use the CMMS as required; other related duties as assigned. The position requires applicants to work well in a team environment and have the ability to provide technical direction to lower classifications in the department.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Three years of experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment used in a treatment plant, pump station, or similar industrial facility, and equivalent to the completion of 12th grade, supplemented by training in plant mechanics. Must have computer skills.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license and a motor vehicle record that meets the District’s driving standard and possession of, or ability to obtain, within two years of appointment, a Grade II Certificate in Mechanical Technology issued by the California Water Environment Association.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
To Apply: Visit https://apptrkr.com/5467461 to apply.

All applications will be reviewed, and those candidates whose qualifications most closely match the needs of the District will be invited to participate in panel interviews.

FINAL FILING DATE:
The final filing date for the Mechanic II position is open until filled.

NOTE: The information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract; any part of the selection process may be modified or canceled to meet the needs of the District. EOE.

Oro Loma Sanitary District

Oro Loma Sanitary District serves a population of approximately 135,000, encompassing 13 square miles, serving the communities of San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, Fairview, portions of Castro Valley, Hayward and San Leandro. The District’s wastewater treatment plant is located off the San Francisco Bay, just to the south of San Leandro and to the north of Hayward. Easy access to the Plant is off highway 880.

Oro Loma Mission Statement:
To provide the highest value in wastewater, solid waste, and recycling services to our customers and protect the San Francisco Bay and our communities.

BENEFITS

PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System) – 2% at 60 for classic members; 2% at 62 for new members; highest three-year average final compensation.

Retiree Medical – Post-retirement medical for employee, based on age and years of service.

Deferred Compensation – The District contributes 0.32% of base salary to a 457(b) plan; in addition, the District matches 50% of voluntary contributions to a maximum of $750/yr.

Holidays – Nine regular and seven floating holidays each year.

Vacation – Years 1-5: 11 days; Years 6-15: 15 days; Years 16-20: 20 days; Gradual increase to a maximum of 25 days after 25 years.

Sick leave – 12 days per year; unlimited accrual.

Benefits – District-paid health and dental insurance for employee and family, and vision insurance for employee; life insurance; healthcare and dependent care reimbursement per Section 125 of the IRS Code; $140.00/month cash back.

Employee Qualification Improvement Program – Educational assistance up to $1,500 per year.

Probation Period – The probationary period for Oro Loma employees is 12 months.

Employment Offers - Employment offers are made following the successful completion of a workstyle assessment and are then contingent upon the successful completion of background checks and pre-employment physical exam and drug screening. Employment offers are also made contingent upon verification of identity and legal right to work in the U.S.A. pursuant to federal law.

Oro Loma Services

There are 272 miles of sewer lines located in the District. Oro Loma collects sewage for 47,000 households and businesses, and treats approximately 12 million gallons of sewage per day, including sewage flow from Castro Valley Sanitary District.

The District treats wastewater to a secondary level through physical, biological, and chemical processes.

The District oversees trash, recycling, and organics collection services provided by a private company for 47,000 customers. The recycling and organics collection programs are intended to reduce landfill disposal in accordance with state and county mandates. For more information, visit https://oroloma.org.

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