Stationary Engineer, PWA
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Introduction
If you choose to reapply your new score/disposition willreplace your current one. Reapplying is NOT required. If your name is on the eligible list it will remain there.
If you previously applied or started an application duringthe original filing period (12/23/24 to 1/08/25) you must email the analyst at to request an application release. The system will not allowyou to reapply until this step is completed.
DESCRIPTION
Positions in this class function at the journey-level and are expected to work with minimal supervision. Reporting to a Bridge and Pump Supervisor incumbents in these positions must be able to perform assigned maintenance and repairs on moveable drawbridge spans and storm water lift stations and work safely under various working conditions. Employees in this class make decisions concerning the quality of the work performed; and make recommendations for necessary repairs equipment modifications and installation of projects.
- Maintaining and repairing County owned and operated drawbridges.
- Maintaining and repairingstorm water lift stations and associated equipment and facilities including but not limited to mechanical systems electrical systems water discharge systems and building operations systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The equivalent of three years full-time experience in the class of Building Equipment Maintenance Worker or an equivalent or higher-level class in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes District Attorneys Office Hospital Authority and the Consolidated Courts) performing related work.
The equivalent of four years full-time experience in the operation maintenance repair and installation of heavy industrial electrical mechanical plumbing control systems engines and pumps.
License (required for all patterns): Possess and maintain a valid California Motor Vehicle Class C Drivers License. Candidates must submit evidence from the DMV showing current status of their license at the time of application and must have a clean driving record for the previous three-year period.
Special Requirements:
Must have normal hearing and eyesight including depth perception and freedom from color and night blindness.
Must comply with County and Cal OSHA policies procedures and guidelines (such as Respiratory Protection).
Working Conditions:
Work in all weather around heavy traffic and large construction machinery.
Work underground and inside confined space areas.
Work in open steel structures at heights up to 180 feet and pit areas 40 feet below estuary level.
Subject to be on-call 24 hours in order to respond to emergency situations and must actively participate in the program. This will require being on standby duty.
Work around potentially hazardous movable working equipment.
Subject to climbing working from heights bending stooping and lifting of heavy objects.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Knowledge of:
Methods tools and equipment used in the skilled trades necessary for the maintenance and repair of all phases of bridge and storm water lift station equipment electrical installations and machinery.
Safety practices applicable to electrical and mechanical maintenance marine traffic and when performing work upon road and waterways.
Regulations governing the operation of drawbridges and storm water lift stations.
Regulations governing the operation of storm water lift stations.
Mechanical systems including engines gear drives pumps heat exchangers etc.
The operation of HVAC and control system.
Provisions of the National Electrical Code.
Plumbing systems and general plumbing repairs.
Electrical systems and general electrical system repairs.
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) maintenance troubleshooting and repair.
Cathodic protection systems.
Computer systems usage and common applications such as MS Outlook Word and Excel internet searches etc.
Ability to:
Learn the detailed operation of storm water lift stations and bridge machinery electrical systems and pertinent maintenance methods.
Read electrical and mechanical blueprints and schematics.
Respond and act quickly judiciously and independently in emergency situations; and work under minimal supervision.
Utilize and operate various machine and basic hand tools and equipment.
Climb stairs ladders and open structures; work in open steel structures at heights up to 180 feet and to 60 feet below the water level.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Diagnose and repair problems with storm water lift stations.
Perform welding brazing soldering and other general machine shop work
Fabricate using material such as sheet metal round stock angle and flat iron pipe and expanded metal screen.
Follow general and detailed verbal and written instructions.
Keep proper records pertaining to work schedules log and shift operations and inventory items.
Use basic computer software MS Office-Word Excel Outlook.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
- A review of the applicants application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
- An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates final examination score. The oral interview may be administered virtually and/or contain situational exercises.
Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.
Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position in which case the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
For more information on the Civil Service Selection process please visit the What You Need to Know section of our website AND SELECTION PLAN For your Health & Well-Being For your Financial Future For your Work/Life Balance *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add@ andas accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the My applications button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxand are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit competence performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factors protected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.
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TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 p.m. Friday July 18 2025 Review of Minimum Qualifications: July 22 2025 Noticeto non-Qualified applicants ONLY: July 24 2025 Civil Service Oral Exam: * Week of August 11 2025 Notification of Exam Results: Week of August 25 2025 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Department Selection Process: Late - September 2025 Conclusion
Erika Beams Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division County of Alameda
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