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Wastewater Electrical/Mechanical Worker I

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County of Nevada

Nevada City, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/19/2026

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Job Description

Interviews will be held on July 15th Nevada County is seeking a Wastewater Electrical/Mechanical Worker I. This is a position where individuals, with general supervision, perform electrical and/or mechanical work on wastewater collection system and treatment facility equipment and systems. More importantly, they need to have knowledge of the principles of electrical circuitry and wastewater health hazards.
Other vital duties include:
Install electrical circuits, relays, switching, piping, wiring, instrumentation, controls and pumps Troubleshoot, maintains, and repairs diesel, propane and gasoline engines, electrical motors, circuits, alarms, pumps, instrumentation, and controls Read and interpret manuals, blueprints, and schematics Maintain records, manuals, and wiring diagrams of County sanitation district electronic and mechanical equipment A Wastewater Electrical/Mechanical Worker I is an integral part of the wastewater collection system whose mission is to keep the community functioning by performing various repair work on electrical and mechanical water, sewer, and wastewater treatment systems! This position is crafted for individuals who have graduated from high school, supplemented by a formal apprenticeship as an electrical/mechanical worker. Furthermore, one year of experience as an electrical/mechanical worker in the maintenance and repair of generators and general plant maintenance is required. If you have knowledge of codes and laws governing electrical, and mechanical repairs, that's a plus! Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant programming to keep us safe and healthy. The county offers full-time employees with a competitive benefits package including retirement through CalPERS, vacation, holiday, and sick leave, orthodontics coverage and 457 options. Incumbents in this position may be eligible to telework and/or work a flexible schedule. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. For full job description, click here . Equivalent to graduation from high school or its equivalent, supplemented by a formal apprenticeship or equivalent as an electrical/mechanical worker; and one year experience as an electrical/mechanical worker in the maintenance and repair of generators, motors, pumps, controls, instrumentation, computerized control and general plant maintenance. Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire. A valid Class C driver's license must be maintained throughout employment in this class to perform the essential functions of the position.