Meter Mechanic I

NOTE: Concurrent to this recruitment, we are recruiting for Meter Reader/Mechanic. Applicants who may be interested in both positions must apply separately for both recruitments.

East Bay Municipal Utility District is now accepting applications for Meter Mechanic I. This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies that occur over the next 12 months. Meter Mechanic I is an entry level trainee position. People hired into this job are expected to learn through on-the-job training in the shop and field. Additionally, individuals in this position are expected to have basic mechanical knowledge and skills for successful job performance. Newly hired individuals are expected to complete designated trades training courses. After successfully completing the training period, people are usually promoted to Meter Mechanic II.

The Meter Mechanic I, under supervision, learns by assisting more skilled people in cleaning, repairing, testing, and adjusting water meters and related metering and control devices. Work also includes assisting with inspections and maintenance of other mechanical equipment such as valves. These positions are assigned to the Meter Maintenance section of our water system's Maintenance & Construction Department.

Typical duties include:

* Providing assistance, in the shop and in the field, to journey level workers.

*Learning to use the tools required for successful performance at the trainee level.

* Participating in on-the-job training performing a wide variety of work assignments given by journey level workers.

* Learning to utilize the correct safety procedures in carrying out job tasks.

* Attending training classes and/or participating in self-training courses away from the work site.

Although no experience is required to apply, the ideal candidate will typically be most competitive with some training or experience related to the position. It is therefore recommended that applicants have some background, especially in plumbing and mechanical principles and shop mathematics that has prepared them for the position.

The salary range is $6,676 per month increasing to $7,010, $7,360, and $7,728 after 12, 24, and 36 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

1.A high school diploma, or its equivalent.

2.No experience required.

3.Must possess a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. DMV reports will be reviewed during the exam process. Applicants who do not have a satisfactory driving record by Friday, May 30, 2025 will be disqualified from the selection process.

4.Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the class, including sufficient strength to lift items weighing up to 70 pounds. Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and work overtime as needed. Some positions may require incumbents to be clean shaven at all times, as required, to wear respiratory protection equipment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.

1.Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses beginning at 8:00 am on Monday, May 12, 2025 through 4:30 pm on Friday, May 16, 2025. Only the first 100 applications will be accepted by the Recruitment Division during the filing period.

2.Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.

3.Application materials will be reviewed and those applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be invited to an in-person written test scheduled for the week of June 2, 2025. The written test subject areas will include customer service and interpersonal skills, reading water meters, math, map reading and mechanical concepts. Some of these areas are covered briefly in the online Sample Test Items Guide on the EBMUD website.

4.Candidates scoring the highest on the in-person written test will be invited to a qualifying physical abilities test tentatively scheduled for the week of June 16, 2025. The physical abilities test will cover lifting and carrying exercises and assembly/disassembly of a water meter. Each test is rated on a pass/fail basis. Candidates must pass the physical abilities test in order to be invited to the panel interview process tentatively scheduled for the week of June 23, 2025.

5.Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill any vacancies occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.

6.The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.

7.All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application.