Hydroelectric Plant Technician II (00103729) (Hydroelectric Plant Technician II)

Department of Water Resources · Los Angeles County

Salary: $9,004 – $11,867 per month

Closes: 2026-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties This is a non-telework position located in Lancaster, California. Hydroelectric Power Technician II Under the direction of a Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) Technician Supervisor, with guidance from the Hydroelectric Technician III, the incumbent safely performs the complex technical work on control, communication, electrical and mechanical equipment in connection with the operation and maintenance of State Water Project (SWP) generating/pumping plants, switchyards, water conveyance, and facilities. Hydroelectric Power Technician I Under close supervision of the Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) Technician Supervisor, with guidance from the HEP Technician III, the 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. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements This is a sensitive position and is subject to substance abuse testing set forth in California Department of Human Resources (Cal-HR) Regulations 599.960-599.966. This position has authorized cyber access to or unescorted physical access around critical cyber assets and is subject to a satisfactory background check prior to appointment and every seven years thereafter. Must have a valid California Class C license as incumbent will be required to operate automotive vehicles on public roadways, travel to remote areas within the field division is necessary to perform the requirements of this position. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and supportive team player who can also effectively work independently, demonstrate initiative, and be a self-starter. Candidate should also possess the ability to work effectively with others to promote a positive work environment. Candidates with knowledge and experience working with communication and control systems, experience in troubleshooting/testing electrical and mechanical equipment typically used in hydroelectric pumping and generating plants are highly desirable. Knowledge and experience in information technology and communications equipment such as VOIP, phone communications, and/or Fiber optic are also highly desirable. Must be available for off-peak operations, maintenance, or emergency repairs.
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Job Description and Duties

This is a non-telework position located in Lancaster, California.

Hydroelectric Power Technician II

Under the direction of a Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) Technician Supervisor, with guidance from the Hydroelectric Technician III, the incumbent safely performs the complex technical work on control, communication, electrical and mechanical equipment in connection with the operation and maintenance of State Water Project (SWP) generating/pumping plants, switchyards, water conveyance, and facilities.

Hydroelectric Power Technician I

Under close supervision of the Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) Technician Supervisor, with guidance from the HEP Technician III, the 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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

This is a sensitive position and is subject to substance abuse testing set forth in California Department of Human Resources (Cal-HR) Regulations 599.960-599.966.

This position has authorized cyber access to or unescorted physical access around critical cyber assets and is subject to a satisfactory background check prior to appointment and every seven years thereafter.

Must have a valid California Class C license as incumbent will be required to operate automotive vehicles on public roadways, travel to remote areas within the field division is necessary to perform the requirements of this position.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and supportive team player who can also effectively work independently, demonstrate initiative, and be a self-starter. Candidate should also possess the ability to work effectively with others to promote a positive work environment. Candidates with knowledge and experience working with communication and control systems, experience in troubleshooting/testing electrical and mechanical equipment typically used in hydroelectric pumping and generating plants are highly desirable. Knowledge and experience in information technology and communications equipment such as VOIP, phone communications, and/or Fiber optic are also highly desirable. Must be available for off-peak operations, maintenance, or emergency repairs.

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Applications close in 5 days, on November 9, 2026.

Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 29, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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