Power Plant Technician

Job Summary

Under general supervision, to perform experienced level skilled work in the maintenance and operation of power plants.

Duties And Responsibilities

Perform skilled power plant maintenance and operation work.

Inspect and maintain plant equipment and facilities.

Design and troubleshoot various electronic and mechanical equipment and circuitry.

Meggering and high pot testing.

Check and record exciter generator brush condition, relays and daily generator operations.

Operate switchboard, switchyard, hydraulic governors, and spillway gates.

Perform welding and fabrication work.

Operate radio and telephone equipment.

Maintain a variety of records including those for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Transmission and distribution line patrolling.

Respond to emergency situations and be on-call as assigned.

Serve as acting Power Plant Supervisor as assigned.

Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities would be:

Education

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience

Completion of an apprenticeship program or recognized status as a Power Plant Technician at a similar facility.

Skills And Abilities

Interpersonal and Communication.

Ability to: communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Technical and Analytical.

Ability to use technical manuals; electrical, mechanical and civil blueprints; electrical test equipment; computerized analysis equipment; machine; power and hand tools. Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in the maintenance and operation of power plant facilities; basic electricity, mechanical and hydraulic principles; record-keeping and reporting procedures; hazards and safety precautions. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and civil drawings.

Administration and Operations.

Ability to prepare daily power, water and weather reports; operate plant and appurtenances as needed and record same.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.

All power plant classifications permanently assigned to the Don Pedro Dam Powerhouse must live in a District house at the Don Pedro Dam area.

Required

This classification will be required to work a scheduled on-call period. Employees who are assigned an on-call period have a response time obligation as listed below:

- TURLOCK BROADWAY YARD CONTROL CENTER

An on-call employee who is dispatched from the Turlock Broadway Yard Control Center must be able to arrive at the Control Center, within thirty (30) minutes of the time they are called out. The on-call employee must obey all applicable traffic laws when responding to a call out.

- DON PEDRO LAKE POWERHOUSE

An on-call employee who is permanently assigned to the Don Pedro Lake Powerhouse must be able to arrive at the Don Pedro Lake Powerhouse, within thirty (30) minutes of the time they are called out. The on-call employee must obey all applicable traffic laws when responding to a call out.

While the minimum passing score is 70%, candidates who score highest may be considered for advancement in the recruitment process.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Item Percentage Required to Obtain a Passing Score

Written Examination 70%

(Section Weight - 50%)

Oral Interview 70%

(Section Weight - 50%)

Medical Examination

This position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification. Turlock Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), and marital status. Assistance is available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals. Applicants will be subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position requires a Commercial Driver's License. Turlock Irrigation District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop. Turlock Irrigation District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a disability in accordance with federal and state law.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Department, via our web site at www.tid.org.

POSTING

Internal and external applicants may apply beginning Tuesday, January 27, 2026 until Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Internal Candidate Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 and/or MSPC Section 26.13 for additional wage information.

Written Examination Date(s): To Be Determined after posting closes

Human Resources Department

(209) 883-8253