HEP Operator Apprentice

Final Filing Date:  July 21, 2025

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At DWR, you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth.  Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity.  We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity.

HEP Operator Apprentice: Under close supervision of the Chief Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) Operator and the guidance of the Senior HEP Operator and/or HEP Operator, the HEP Operator Apprentice assists and receives training in performing either manual or remote control water and power operating and switching on pumping/generating units in hydroelectric pumping or generating plants and associated facilities.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

The incumbent must possess strong organizational and good interpersonal skills. 

Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

This is a sensitive position and is subject to substance abuse testing set forth in California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Regulations 599.960 - 599.966.

HEP Operator Apprentice:  Under the provisions of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard CIP-004 as part of the Energy Policy of 2005, this position has authorized cyber access to or unescorted physical access around critical cyber assets and is subject to a satisfactory background check prior to appointment and every seven years thereafter.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-478671

Working Title: HEP OPERATOR APPRENTICE

Classification: HYDROELECTRIC PLANT OPERATOR APPRENTICE

Salary Range: 

$4,470.00 - $4,470.00 A

$4,674.00 - $4,674.00 B

$4,877.00 - $4,877.00 C

$5,283.00 - $5,283.00 D

$6,096.00 - $6,096.00 E

$6,909.00 - $6,909.00 F

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Positions exist in Butte, Contra Costa, Merced, Kern, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties. 

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Contact Information

Emily Stanley
(916) 820-7726
emily.stanley@water.ca.gov

For more information including detailed job duties, minimum qualifications, and how to apply, please go to CalCareers

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