Maintenance Machinist

The Position

Highly skilled professionals with experience in manual machine tool operation are invited to apply for East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) Maintenance Machinist position. Maintenance Machinists work both in the shop and field performing highly skilled mechanical maintenance, manual machining, repair fabrication, and installation work on a variety of industrial plant equipment such as pumps, electric motors, valves, plumbing systems, and related mechanical equipment. The work requires considerable independent judgment.

The primary responsibilities will be manual machining unique replacement parts, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of pumps, pressure regulators, water isolation valves, and all other mechanical equipment located in the pumping plants and other facilities. The position also supports construction projects through shop fabrication and field installation of distribution water system and building components.

NOTE: EBMUD's Maintenance Machinists are not comparable to CNC Machine Operator or Production Machinist positions with most firms.

Ideal candidates are skilled, journey-level Manual Machinists with shop and field experience.

Typical Duties Include

• Setting up and operating manual machine tools (lathe, key-seater, grinder, horizontal boring mill, etc.)
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical problems
• Performing field and shop welding, rigging, and fitting, and preventive maintenance
• Using measuring instruments, layout tools and diagnostic equipment with accuracy and precision
• Preparing drawings and sketches
• May direct work of others as needed
  
  

The salary range is $10,532 per month increasing to $11,059, $11,612, and $12,193 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent AND
• a. Sixteen months’ experience comparable to East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD’s) Machining and Maintenance Worker III classification, including satisfactory completion of the appropriate courses and advanced on-the-job training, as specified in EBMUD’s Maintenance Trades Training Program for Maintenance Machinists; OR
  
  

b. Attainment of recognized journey-level status as a Maintenance Machinist or Millwright with work experience primarily in maintenance/repair, rather than limited to production machine tool operations.

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the class. Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and work overtime as needed. May be required to be clean shaven on a scheduled basis 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/.

The Selection Process

• Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.
• Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.
• All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position to be invited to a written test, followed by a performance test. The performance test is a hands-on shop test that will specifically measure and evaluate candidates' skill in manual lathe and mill operation to close tolerances (.001) including single point threading.
• Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.
• The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.
• 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.
  
  

Supplemental Information

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as “see application” or “see resume” instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.

Our Excellent Benefits Package Includes

• 12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave;
• Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
• Fully paid family dental and vision care plans;life insurance; long-term disability insurance;
• EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
• $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
• $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
• 401(k) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; Roth 401(k);
• $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
• And opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.
  
  

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Describe your work experience with manual lathes. Include:

• Employer
• Type & size of manual lathe
• Manual machining operations performed
• Frequency of operations performed
  
  

02

Describe your work experience with manual milling machines. Include:

• Employer
• Type & size of manual mill
• Manual machining operations performed
• Frequency of operations performed
  
  

03

Describe your work experience with precision measuring instruments. Include:

• Employer
• Type of precision measuring instruments used
• Types of measurements taken
• Frequency of measurements taken
  
  

04

Describe your welding experience. Include:

• Employer
• Welding processes used
• Welding operations performed
• Frequency of operations performed
  
  

05

Describe your work experience with oxy-acetylene torches. Include:

• Employer
• Torch operations performed
• Frequency of operations performed
• Required Question