Technician Jobs in Castro Valley, CA

A Technician in the utilities industry is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of utility systems such as electricity, water, gas, and telecommunications. They perform regular inspections and testing of systems to ensure they are operating efficiently and safely, troubleshoot problems, and handle the repair or replacement of equipment. Technicians may also be responsible for reading utility meters and reporting usage information. Their work is often physically demanding, and they may have to work in challenging weather conditions and at great heights or depths.

Important skills for a Utilities Technician include problem-solving, attention to detail, mechanical skills, and physical stamina. They should also have strong knowledge of relevant safety protocols and regulations. Many employers require Technicians to hold relevant certifications, such as an Electric Power Technology certificate for those working with electrical systems. Prior to becoming a Utilities Technician, individuals may hold roles such as a Maintenance Worker, Meter Reader, or Utility Worker, all of which provide relevant experience in the industry.

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Industrial HVAC Technician

  • San Francisco, CA (16 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (16 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

FM2, Lee Companys facility maintenance and management team is looking for experienced Commercial/Industrial HVAC Technicians....

Utility Worker - Gas Transmission & Distribution

  • San Carlos, CA (19 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Carlos, CA (19 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Requisition ID # 165935 Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Gas Operations Work Type: Onsite Job Location: San Carlos Department...

Transformer Field Service Technician

  • San Francisco, CA (16 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (16 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Must add subject line Transformer Field Service Technician in the email Looking for skilled Transformer Field Service Technicians to perform installation, maintenance, testing, and repairs on power...

Utility Worker

  • Pinole, CA (19 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pinole, CA (19 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview If you reside in California, please see our California Applicant Privacy Policy for more information about our data handling practices and your data rights. Responsibilities MV...

Utility Worker- Operations 26TP003

  • Richmond, CA (20 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, CA (20 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Please submit an online EdJoin application and a current resume. Please refer to the job description for job duties and requirements necessary to apply for this position. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:...

Water Quality Technician III-(2482)-SFPUC-(154298)

  • San Francisco, CA (16 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (16 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Department: Public Utilities Commission Job Class: 2482-Water Quality Technician III | City and County of San Francisco Salary range: $104,234 to $126,698 Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does...

Senior Utility Worker

  • San Francisco, CA (16 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (16 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Location Name: SALESFORCE UPA, SAN FRANCISCO - 74221001 Location ID: 74221001 Senior Utility Worker Location: SALESFORCE UPA, SAN FRANCISCO - 74221001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours...

Field Service Technician - Night Shift

  • South San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Field Service Technician will be responsible for overdelivering on the internal and external customer experience at our service locations....

Field Service Technician III

  • South San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Role Summary The Field Service Technician III will be responsible for overdelivering on the internal and external customer experience at our service locations....

Electrical Engineering Technician

  • Berkeley, CA (12 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (12 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Maintain and repair RF systems and high-voltage power sources. Essential Skills Proficiency in electrical engineering best practices. Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) skills....

HVAC Technician

  • Mountain View, CA (23 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (23 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Provide on-the-job-training to field service technicians when required. Perform standalone controller programming to achieve sequence of operations detailed by project specifications....

HVAC Boiler Technician

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 7 days ago

The Technician shall be experienced with all aspects of boiler and chiller plant operations to run the equipment safely and effectively....

Substitute Utility Worker - Driver

  • Benicia, CA (23 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Benicia, CA (23 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Substitute Utility Worker - Driver View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Please see Job Description for Qualifications and Experience needed for position. Additional questions can be...

Lead NICET Fire Alarm Field Service Technician

  • San Mateo, CA (16 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (16 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 10 days ago

As a Lead Fire Alarm Field Service Technician here at Honeywell, you will be accountable for providing technical expertise and facilitating in the field service operations of our Building Automation...

Utility Worker

  • Concord, CA (15 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Concord, CA (15 miles from Castro Valley, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Transdev in Concord, CA is hiring a Utility Worker/Service Employee. The Utility Worker/Service Employee is required to perform basic vehicle servicing duties. We are looking for customer...

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Salary for Technician Jobs in Castro Valley, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Technicians in Castro Valley, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
26.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.4%
Bachelor's Degree
21.1%
Associate's Degree
19.3%
Master's Degree
6.1%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Technicians in Castro Valley, CA
None
39.2%
Less than 1 year
26.8%
1-2 years
18.8%
2-4 years
15.2%


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