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  • Electrician Substation/Electrician Substation Apprentice

    Modesto, California United States Modesto Irrigation District Full Time $95,992.00 - $135,636.80 Annually Jul 08, 2025
    Modesto Irrigation District Employer:

    Modesto Irrigation District

    When you work at MID ... You join forces with one of California’s most successful utilities. You also enjoy the many benefits MID provides for its employees. Competitive Salaries Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave from the day you start work Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Tax-deferred Compensation Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care) Employee Assistance Program Safety and Wellness Program MID Summary of Benefits One of the most important benefits is working with professionals who value training, innovation and a job well done. That’s been MID ’s driving force since we were organized in 1887. Join us at MID and reward yourself with professional and personal opportunities. A Great Place to Work MID is a great place to work. Discover more about our organization through About and Fast Facts, the Annual Report and the First 100 Years of MID History. A Great Place to Live The Modesto area is ideally located in the heart of California’s great central valley. There’s lots to do in Modesto: parks, recreational sports, theater, opera, art, the Modesto Symphony Orchestra, historical and natural history museums, summer concerts in the park and festivals reflecting the area’s cultural and agricultural diversity. An hour of travel will take you to Sacramento, the Delta or to one of five reservoirs. You’ll find even more opportunities close by. Just a couple of hours in the car gets you to the ocean or the mountains. Yosemite National Park, Monterey and San Francisco are easy day trip destinations. This area has long been considered one of California’s best-kept secrets. Take a closer look at Modesto and Stanislaus County.    

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    Job Description

    Description

    The Modesto Irrigation District is currently recruiting to fill four full-time regular positions, under to perform various construction and maintenance work on substation and related equipment.

    Any Qualified Individual may apply. This is a non-exempt position and is allocated to the Utility Services and Maintenance Bargaining Unit. The list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill other Electrician Substation/Apprentice vacancies that may occur in the District through July 7, 2026.

    If there is a lack of qualified candidates at the Journey Substation Electrician level the position may be filled at the Apprentice Substation Electrician level, and the incumbent's training and advancement will be governed by the District's Apprentice Training Program. Successful candidates for Apprentice Substation Electrician position will be required to sign an Apprentice Agreement prior to beginning the Apprentice Training Program. Copies of the Apprentice Training Program and Apprentice Agreement are available in the Human Resources Department for review.

    Examples of Duties

    Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Perform construction and maintenance work on electric generation, transmission and distribution equipment including high and low voltage substation facilities
    • Load, transport and unload materials, tools and equipment
    • Climb station structures
    • Operate aerial lift, digger/derrick, cable pulling, welding, hot washing, oil filtering, trenching and bending equipment
    • Inspect assigned vehicles and equipment to insure safe working conditions and perform minor maintenance when required; observe District Safety Rules
    • perform overtime and/or emergency work
    • Electricians are normally assigned to work as a member of a crew, but may be assigned to work alone.

    Other Related Duties
    Other duties as assigned.

    Typical Qualifications

    Any combination of education, experience, knowledge and abilities may satisfy the necessary minimum qualifications. A typical way to obtain the education, experience, knowledge and abilities would be:

    Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

    Experience: Successful completion of the District's Apprenticeship Program or equivalent program from an electric utility for Substation Electricians is required for the Journey Electrician level. No experience necessary to enter the Apprentice Electrician Program.

    Knowledge and Abilities:

    • Knowledge of electrical principles, materials, methods, tools and equipment used in the installation, removal, and maintenance of electrical facilities; terminology and mathematics associated with department functions; basic electrical and mechanical theory; District Safety Rules; department policies and procedures.
    • Ability to observe District Safety Rules; perform heavy physical work; climb substation structures, work at heights in excess of 120 feet; work as a crew member or alone; communicate clearly and work cooperatively with District employees; follow oral and written instructions.

    Special Requirements: Must have a valid California Class C driver license and attainment of a valid California Class A driver license within six (6) months of appointment to this position and maintained thereafter.Attainment of crane certification is required subject to management discretion and must be maintained thereafter. Residency: Residence within a 35-mile radius of the District's Service Center (929 Woodland Ave., Modesto, CA) must be established within six (6) months of appointment to this position and maintained thereafter. Apprentice Agreement: The Apprentice position will be required to sign an Apprentice Agreement prior to beginning work.

    Supplemental Information

    Qualified applicants must submit a completed District application to be received no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, July 25, 2025 .

    Applications will be reviewed on a comparative basis and only those most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process which will consist of an overall assessment of the individual's skills through (1) written exam; (2) oral interview; and (3) review of personnel file and contacting of references to include current and former supervisors. The applicant must perform successfully in each phase of the testing in order to continue in the recruitment process.

    Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact Human Resources at (209) 526-7341. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-3933 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. The Modesto Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

    INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

    For a complete list of MID Benefits, please refer to the following: Employee Benefits - Modesto Irrigation District (mid.org)

    Closing Date/Time: 7/25/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
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