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Hydroelectric Plant Technician II

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State of California

Butte, MT (In Person)

$67,084 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/4/2026

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Job Description

Hydroelectric Plant Technician I/II Department of Water Resources
JC-517498
•Hydroelectric Plant Technician I/II Hydroelectric Plant Technician II $9,004.00•$11,867.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date:
6/8/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Incumbent performs routine and basic tasks on control, communication, electrical and mechanical equipment in connection with the operation and maintenance of SWP generating/pumping plants, switchyards, water conveyance, and facilities. Assist with analyzing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing hardware and software failures on equipment, systems and related components. Assist with performing physical installation and testing of equipment. You will find additional information about the job in the . Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. Hydroelectric Plant Technician II HYDROELECTRIC
PLANT TECHNICIAN I
Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:
JC-517498
Position #(s): 842-220-3729-085
Working Title:
Hydroelectric Plant Technician I/II
Classification:
Hydroelectric Plant Technician II $9,004.00•$11,867.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider:
HYDROELECTRIC PLANT TECHNICIAN I
$6,759.00•$8,873.00 A $8,198.00•$10,790.00 B # of
Positions:
1
Work Location:
Butte County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Department Information Operations & Maintenance/Oroville Field Division/Engineering Branch/HEP Technician Section, Oroville Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way. At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments. DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Department Website:
 https://water.ca.gov/ Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR's Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers. Special Requirements This is a sensitive position and is subject to substance abuse testing set forth in California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Regulations 599.960-599.966. This position has frequent access to areas designated as containing critical cyber assets in accordance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and therefore a satisfactory background check is required prior to appointment and at least every seven years thereafter. Must possess a valid California Driver License to travel from plant to plant and within the State Water Project, including driving a vehicle on public roadways will be required. Must be willing to work extended hours and on weekends as needed to support restoration of operations and follow safety precautions inherent in the job. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date:
6/8/2026