Millwright Mechanic

About the Department

About the Pay

The pay listed ($48.12 per hour) reflects our STARTING PAY only and does not reflect the full range which steps up to $53.47 per hour (top pay typically reached within two years with proven mastery of skills and good performance).

As of 1/1/26, the starting pay will increase to $49.92 and the full range will increase to $55.47 per hour.

About Central Arizona Project

Central Arizona Project, a 336-mile system that brings Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona, delivers the state’s single largest renewable water supply and serves 80% of the state’s population.

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Compensation & Benefits Package includes:

• Competitive Salaries
• Arizona State Retirement System - Pension
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
• 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule
• Paid training & tuition reimbursement
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Wellness programs
• No benefits waiting period
• Relocation benefits
• Significant training and development opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

About the Position
As a Pumping Plant Millwright Mechanic, you will be responsible for the operational availability, efficient operation and maintenance of large pumping plants, generation stations, check structures and turnouts. Perform overhauls, installations, modifications, troubleshooting and predictive and preventative maintenance of plant equipment and systems, as well as local plant operations.  These positions are subject to call-outs to a variety of operational emergencies on and off hours.  Work assignments are primarily at pumping plants and other system facilities in a specific geographic area but at times throughout their employment, incumbents may be assigned to work at other locations across the Central Arizona Project system, as needs dictate.  These locations and facilities are located geographically throughout Arizona.

About the Qualifications
Having completed a related state or federal certified Mechanical Apprenticeship; or possessing the equivalent combination of education, related experience and demonstrated ability PLUS at least three (3) years of journeyman-level work experience in an industrial mechanical environment with technical and specialized knowledge are essential to be successful in this position. Also, a valid driver's license, good driving record, and a high school diploma (or GED) are required.  Crane and welding experience is preferred.

Please note that this position has some physical requirements and pre-employment physical testing would be required upon offer. See the full position description on the CAP website for more specific details about job duties, physical requirements, and working conditions.

Position Duties

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is Arizona's single largest resource for renewable water supplies. CAP is designed to bring about 1.5 million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River to Central and Southern Arizona every year. More than 5 million people, or more than 80% of the state's population, live in Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties, where CAP water is delivered. CAP carries water from Lake Havasu near Parker to the southern boundary of the San Xavier Indian Reservation southwest of Tucson. It is a 336-mile long system of aqueducts, tunnels, pumping plants and pipelines and is the largest single resource of renewable water supplies in Arizona.