Hydroelectric Plant Technician I

Final Filing Date:  October 20, 2025.

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At DWR you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth.  Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity.  We hope you’ll apply for this great career opportunity.

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 Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #:  JC-493123

Working Title:  HYDROELECTRIC PLANT TECHNICIAN I

Classification:  HYDROELECTRIC PLANT TECHNICIAN I

Salary:  $6,759.00 - $8,873.00 A

$8,198.00 - $10,790.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:  1

Work Location:  Oroville 

Telework:  In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Contact Information:
Karyn Woodruff
(530) 534-2321
karyn.woodruff@water.ca.gov

For more information including detailed job duties, minimum qualifications, and how to apply, please go to https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=493123.

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