Lead Electrical/Instrumentation Technician

Apply by October 22, 2026 at 5 PM

Position Description The Lead Electrical/Instrumentation Technician, Zone 7 is a single position classification located in the Maintenance department at The Zone 7 Water Agency.

The Lead Electrical/Instrumentation Technician, Zone 7 is responsible for leading, organizing, coordinating, and directing the work of electrical and instrumentation staff, and independently performing skilled electrical or instrumentation maintenance, repair work on a wide variety of pumps, motors, electrical panels, transformers, control systems, instrumentation systems, and related water treatment and distribution equipment.

Experience MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The equivalent of four (4) years of increasingly responsible full-time journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical or instrumentation systems in water treatment and distribution systems, power plant, manufacturing plant, refinery plant, utility services or similar industrial environments.

Other Requirements

• Must posses a valid California driver's license
• Must be willing to work in exposure to potentially hazardous materials, in confined spaces, and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must possess the physical strength to perform work assignments.
• Must be willing to work on-call, and be available for shutdowns, outages, or emergencies, or other urgent Agency issues.

Benefits Zone 7 offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the needs of a diverse workforce and their families*. These benefits include but are not limited to:

Health & Well-Being (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, EAP)

Financial Security (Defined Retirement, 457 or Roth plans)

Alameda County Retirement Assoc.

Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays and up to 4 paid floating holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase
• Childcare resources
• *Flexible work options (9/80 work schedule; telework up to two (2) days per week upon approval)

Tuition Reimbursement - up to $7,500 per fiscal year

Longevity Pay (2% at 5 years, additional 2% at 10 years)

• 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.