Westlands Water District
Equipment Mechanic
Five Points, California•Full-time
$70,620 - $77,868 annually
$70,620 - $77,868 annually
About the Job
Now Hiring: Equipment Mechanic
Location: Five Points Shop & Field Office (approx. 45 miles SW of Fresno, CA)
Department: Procurement & Fleet Services
Salary Range: $70,620 – $77,868 annually
Application Period: June 29, 2026 – Until the Position is Filled.
Department: Procurement & Fleet Services
Salary Range: $70,620 – $77,868 annually
Application Period: June 29, 2026 – Until the Position is Filled.
MUST APPLY ON DISTRICT WEBSITE. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED THROUGH THIRD PARTY CAREER PLATFORMS.
About the Role:
Westlands Water District is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Equipment Mechanic to join our team! In this role under the supervision of the Senior Automotive and Warehouse Coordinator, performs repair, and maintenance on automotive vehicles; construction-type, mobile, earth-moving, and load-lifting equipment; and various heavy-duty, portable, and stationary engines. Equipment Mechanic is a skilled level classification.
Work Schedule:
• Standard Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Summer Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Key Responsibilities:
Performs predictive and preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, service, and repair of engines, transmissions, differentials, steering systems, brakes,
automotive vehicles, construction-type, mobile, earth-moving, and load-lifting equipment, and heavy-duty portable and stationary engines.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Possess a United States’ high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and five (5) years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic supplemented by specialized training in maintenance and repair.
Standard Requirement:
This position requires regular operation of District vehicles and various heavy-duty equipment in the performance of assigned duties. Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to the District’s automobile insurance.
In addition, the selected candidate must possess a California Class A Driver’s License with air brake endorsement and an automotive air conditioning certificate for service and repair, or obtain both within twelve (12) months of appointment. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or other similar certifications highly desired.
Benefits:
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Paid Vacation and Medical Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• Longevity Pay
How to Apply: Submit your Westlands Water District Employment Application and Equipment Mechanic Supplemental Application-Open June 29, 2026, until the position is filled. Applications can be submitted online, in person, by mail, email, or fax.
Contact Information:
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5199, Fresno, CA 93755
• Physical Address: 286 W. Cromwell Ave., Fresno, CA 93711
• Email: resume@wwd.ca.gov
• Fax: (559) 241-6286
• Phone: (559) 241-6207
For more details, visit our website at wwd.ca.gov.
Westlands Water District is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer.
Join us in providing a reliable and affordable water supply to our community!
About Westlands Water District
Westlands Water District is recognized as a world leader in agricultural water conservation and is committed to habitat restoration to protect at risk species. Westlands has served the farmers and rural communities on the west side of Fresno and Kings counties for more than five decades. As stewards of one of California’s most precious natural resources, Westlands continually invests in conservation, and champions farmers deploying innovative irrigation methods based on the best available technology.