The City of San Jose Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill multiple full-time Wastewater Mechanic I/II positions (also known as Industrial Engine and Equipment Technicians) in the Power and Air Team at the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility located at 700 Los Esteros Road, San Jose, CA, 95134.    

These positions are responsible for operating, maintaining, and overhauling the Regional Wastewater Facility’s industrial mechanical and electrical equipment related to large stationary diesel-ignited/spark-ignited engine, power generators, gas compressors and gas storage such as commonly found in municipal power plants, natural gas pipeline compressor stations and large marine propulsion systems.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Operate and/or monitor Engines, gas compressors, flares and blowers.   
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections.  
• Use precision measuring tools. 
• Welding cutting and fabrication.  
• Use Cranes and rigging equipment.  
• Operate precision machining equipment. 
• Repair, install, and inspect piping systems.  
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklift and manlift.   
• Work with other trades and work groups on site.  
• Use service manuals, parts manuals and interpreting drawings. 
• Attend all safety training. 

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical, problem solving, teamwork, and customer service experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The ideal candidate will be able to conduct basic computer skills and be familiar with modern control systems (i.e. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). 

Review the job classification specification for more information on the job duties. 

Salary ranges: 

• Wastewater Mechanic I: $40.26-$48.93 hourly; $83,740.80-$101,774.40 annually  
• Wastewater Mechanic II: $44.56-$54.33 hourly; $92,684.80-$113,006.40 annually 

Additional information about Wastewater Mechanic I/II salary increases: 

• The salary ranges will receive an approximate 4% increase effective the first full pay period of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (effective around July 1, 2025). 
• The salary ranges will receive an approximate 1% increase effective the first full pay period of January 2026. 
• The salary ranges will receive an approximate 3.5% increase effective the first full pay period of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (effective around July 1, 2026). 

 The Wastewater Mechanic I/II classification is covered by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 3 (OE#3). To learn more about the OE#3 union handbook and pay increases, click here.  

Minimum Qualifications 

Required Education for Wastewater Mechanic I/II: Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate. 

Wastewater Mechanic I Required Experience: 

Two (2) years of journey-level experience as a mechanic in hydraulics, wastewater treatment or a closely related industry or in operation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of mechanical and electrical equipment related to large stationary diesel and spark-ignited engines, and/or power generator; OR four (4) years’ of experience assisting Wastewater Mechanics in the maintenance and repair of wastewater equipment at a level equivalent to Wastewater Attendant or Assistant Heavy Diesel Equipment Operator/Mechanic with the City of San José. 

Acceptable Substitutions: Completion of the Attendant Skills Knowledge and Evaluation (SKE) program and completion of the certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade I from California Water Environment Association (CWEA) may be substituted as one (1) year experience assisting Wastewater Mechanics in the maintenance and repair of wastewater equipment at a level equivalent to Wastewater Attendant or Assistant Heavy Diesel Equipment Operator/Mechanic with the City of San José. 

Wastewater Mechanic II Required Experience: 

Two (2) years of journey level experience as a mechanic in hydraulics, wastewater treatment or a closely related industry or in operation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of mechanical and electrical equipment related to large stationary diesel and spark-ignited engines and/or power generators OR four (4) years experience assisting Wastewater Mechanics in the maintenance and repair of wastewater equipment at a level equivalent to Wastewater Attendant with the City of San José; OR completion of the Attendant Skills Knowledge and Evaluation (SKE) program and certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade I from California Water Environment Association (CWEA) with three (3) years’ experience assisting Wastewater Mechanics in the maintenance and repair of wastewater equipment at a level equivalent to Wastewater Attendant with the City of San José, AND certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade II from California Water Environment Association (CWEA). 

Acceptable Substitution: Two (2) years of experience as a Wastewater Mechanic I may be substituted for the certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade II. 

Required Licensing for Wastewater Mechanic I/II: Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. 

Physical Requirement for Wastewater Mechanic I/II: 

Possess ability to: 

• Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects (e.g., large hand tools, pipes, or other wastewater equipment). 
• Move between/within work areas, including but not limited to sitting, walking, and standing on various surfaces, turning, bending, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements. 
• Identify problems or hazards, work in confined spaces and around machines, and climb/descend ladders. 
• Be exposed to unpredictable working conditions including but not limited to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances, fumes, dust, and air contaminants. 

Physical Requirement: This classification requires a pre-employment respiratory physical exam. 

Employment Eligibility:  Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.   

How to Apply 

The requisition # for this job posting is 202300862. To view the full job announcement and apply for this position, please go to:  

www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers 

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST APPLY & SUBMIT YOUR JOB APPLICATION AT www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CITY OF SAN JOSE JOB OPPORTUNITY.  

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection, or hiring processes, please contact Lupe Rodarte at lupe.rodarte@sanjoseca.gov.