Salary: $46.71 - $69.04 Hourly
Location : Varies: Almond Power Plant (Turlock) and Walnut Energy Center (Turlock), CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1795
Department: COMBUSTION TURBINE DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 02/25/2025
Closing Date: 3/10/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

Description
JOB SUMMARY

Under immediate supervision, to work with and assist a Power Plant Technician - Gas Turbine receiving increasing instruction and experience in the maintenance and operation of gas turbine power plants.

Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with and assist a Power Plant Technician - Gas Turbine.
During training, perform progressively more difficult and technical duties.
Assist in the inspection, maintenance and operation of gas turbine power plant and associated equipment such as hydraulic activators, lubrication oil systems, generator cooling water systems, generators and turbines, station batteries, switchboard, water treatment systems, fuel handling systems, etc.
Meggering and high pot testing.
Check and record exciter generator brush condition.
Assist in the maintenance and operation of other power plants.
Perform welding and fabrication work.
Operate radio and telephone equipment.
Assist in similar activities at other power operating stations mainly hydro power plants.
Assist in the maintenance of a variety of records including those for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Air Quality Control Board or other governing agencies.
Respond to emergency situations and be on call as assigned.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities would be:
Education

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience

None required.
Skills and Abilities
Interpersonal and Communication.
Ability to: follow oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Technical and Analytical.
Ability to: analyze problems logically; read and interpret plans and specifications; and keep records and prepare reports. Knowledge of: basic electricity and electronics; basic mechanical and hydraulic principles; and mathematics including a basic understanding of algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
Supplemental Information
Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.

Must furnish own hand tools.

Must be able to respond quickly to emergency calls.

This classification will be required to work a scheduled on call period. Employees who are assigned an on-call period have a response time obligation as listed below:
An on-call Apprentice Power Plant Technician - Gas Turbine must be able to arrive at the Almond Power Plant within thirty (30) minutes of the time they are called out. The on-call employee must obey all traffic laws when responding to a call out.
SELECTION

CRITERIA

Item Percentage Required to

Obtain a Passing Score

Written Examination
70%

(Section Weight - 50%)
Oral Interview
70%

(Section Weight - 50%)

Medical

Examination
This position may

require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the

duties assigned to the position or classification.
Turlock Irrigation

District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the

basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex,

physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over

40), and marital status.
Assistance is

available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals.
Applicants will be

subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position

requires a Commercial Driver's License.
Turlock Irrigation

District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop.
Turlock Irrigation

District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a

disability in accordance with federal and state law.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Human Resources Department, via our web site at www.tid.org.
POSTING

Internal and external

applicants may apply beginning Tuesday, February 25, 2025 until Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
Internal Candidate

Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 and/or MSPC Section 26.13

for additional wage information.
Written Examination

Date(s): To Be Determined after posting closes
Human Resources Department

(209) 883-8253
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
The following summary of benefits is provided by the Turlock Irrigation District for employees filling regular full time positions.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per calendar year

Sick Leave: 12 sick leave days per calendar year with no accumulation limit
Vacation:

T.I.D.E.A. Bargaining Unit

2 weeks (7 month through 5th year)

3 weeks (6th year through 9th year)

4 weeks (10th year through 14th year)

4 weeks + 2 days (15th year through 19th year)

4 weeks + 3 days (20th year & thereafter)
Health Insurance is provided by the District and administered through our Third Party Administrator. Turlock Irrigation District utilizes the Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer PPO Network. Out-of-pocket expenses can be limited if Anthem Blue Cross plan providers and hospitals are used. Employees have a choice of a PPO Plan or a HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan) during open enrollment or a qualifying event as per IRS plan guidelines.
Prescription Insurance is administered by Express Scripts. We have a four-tiered co-pay structured plan: generic; formulary; non-formulary; & specialty. For maintenance medications, the Express Scripts "Mail Order" plan is most cost effective.
Dental Insurance is provided by the District and administered through Delta Dental PPO Network. Preventative benefits are paid at 100%; basic benefits are paid at 80%, crowns, jackets and cast restoration benefits are paid at 50%. The District offers a voluntary Base Plus Buy-Up plan. Employee costs are minimized when utilizing a Delta Dental PPO Dentist/Orthodontist.
Vision Insurance is provided by the District and administered through VSP. Employee costs are minimized when utilizing a VSP Optometrist. The District offers a voluntary Buy-Up Vision plan.
Flexible Spending Account (Section 125) is made available to employees to cover health and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. A flexible spending account credit card is provided by BCC for health care reimbursable expenses as per IRS regulations.
Health Savings Account is made available for those employees electing the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) only. A Health Savings Account credit card is provided by BCC for health care reimbursable expenses as per IRS regulations.
Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance is provided by the District through VOYA Employee Benefits. Coverage amount is two times the employee's annual base salary. The maximum benefit is $200,000.
Supplemental Life Insurance (Employees/Dependents) is available to District employees on a voluntary basis from VOYA Employee Benefits. Employees may elect up to $500,000, in addition to electing spousal coverage up to a maximum of $100k.
Long Term Disability is provided by the District and administered by VOYA Employee Benefits. The benefit may reimburse up to 66.66% of basic monthly earnings.
Deferred Compensation (457b plan) is available on a voluntary basis to District employees. Contributions are made before taxes through payroll deductions. Employees can authorize withholdings per IRS guidelines. Catch up provisions are available at age 50.
Social Security/Medicare participation is required for all employees. The District matches the employee contribution.
Retirement Benefits are provided by the District with a contribution by employees. The Defined Benefit Plans are based on date of hire, age, years of service, and average monthly salary at the age you elect to retire. Please refer to the appropriate retirement plan document based on date of hire.
Educational Assistance Program provides employees financial assistance for occupational related school courses.
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Describe your experience, if any, in a professional mechanical industry. (examples of this are: automotive repair, pump & valve repair, power plant technician, U.S. Navy engineering trades, machinery repair) If you do not have any direct professional experience, describe any skills, certifications, or experience that would apply.
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Describe your experience in a professional electrical industry. (examples of this are: automotive repair, electronics repair, power plant technician, U.S. Navy engineering trades, electrician or apprentice electrician) If you do not have any direct professional experience, describe any skills, certifications, or experience that would apply.
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