Plant Maintenance Technician Jobs in California
Plant Maintenance Technician jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with steady demand across manufacturing, food and beverage processing, petrochemical, and utilities sectors, and openings at every level from entry-level to senior technician. The greatest concentration of hiring is in Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and the Central Valley, where major employers like Chevron, Tyson Foods, and Procter and Gamble maintain large production and processing facilities. Preventive maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, and industrial electrical skills are consistently the most sought-after specialties in California listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Build Your Career. Build America's Future.
Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.
When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.
What You'll Do:
Promote Safety: Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards.
Perform General Physical Activities: Perform a variety of tasks assisting with the operation of the plant, including using hand tools, cleaning, washing, sweeping, and shoveling materials.
Repair and Maintain Equipment: Assist co-workers in the servicing, repairing, and adjusting of various pieces of equipment throughout the plant.
Inspect Equipment and Structures: Perform daily inspections and maintenance of the plant equipment in order to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations that maximize production and minimize interruptions.
Operate Vehicles and Equipment: Operate heavy construction equipment or similar types of cleanup loaders in order to assist with the operation of the plant.
Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.
Skills You'll Need:
Experience: Previous experience in the aggregate or construction industry is preferred.
Knowledge of Best Practices: Knowledge of general principles and practices of industrial maintenance, construction, or aggregate production is preferred.
Flexibility: Must be able to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
Mechanical Skills: Knowledge and experience with industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance preferred.
What You'll Like About Us:
Great Company Culture: Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.
Safe: Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
Health & Benefits: This position is covered by the Local 681 collective bargaining agreement. Full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, prescription drug, mental health, pension, annuity, paid holidays and paid vacation.
Salary: The salary is prescribed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates will be placed according to union contract salary scale at $40.38 per hour.
- Full benefits package including health insurance, a pension plan, paid vacation.
- This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Job Equipment Maintenance
Primary Location California-Bakersfield
Organization GM - NORTHERN CAL
Schedule Full-time
Job Posting Jun 10, 2026, 5:05:23 PM
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Plant Maintenance Technician Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- DTE Energy2

- Prime Healthcare Services2

- California Department of Public Health1

- Prime Healthcare Foundation-Southern Regional1

- Vulcan Materials Company1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Energy2
- Chemicals & Materials1
- Government & Public Sector1
- Mining & Natural Resources1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in plant maintenance technician jobs across California.
- Completion of a state-approved apprenticeship or vocational training program in industrial maintenance
- Hands-on experience with preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment
- Proficiency troubleshooting programmable logic controllers and automated systems
- Knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to read technical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals accurately
- Familiarity with California OSHA Title 8 safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
Plant Maintenance Technician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a plant maintenance technician in California?
The most direct path is completing a vocational or community college program in industrial maintenance technology, mechatronics, or a related trade, which California community colleges offer widely through the state's Career Technical Education system. California does not require a single state license for plant maintenance technicians, but employers strongly prefer candidates who hold a NIMS Machining credential, an OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification, or a journeyman card issued through a California-registered apprenticeship program with the Division of Apprenticeship Standards.
How much do plant maintenance technicians make in California?
Plant maintenance technicians in California earn a median of about $67,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $46,000 for the lowest 10% to over $93,440 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire plant maintenance technicians in California?
Employers hiring plant maintenance technicians in California right now include DTE Energy, Prime Healthcare Services, and California Department of Public Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's large food processing, chemical manufacturing, and consumer goods production base means hiring tends to be concentrated among companies with continuous-operation facilities that require round-the-clock maintenance coverage.
Which California cities have the most plant maintenance technician jobs?
Huntington Beach, Woodland, and Bakersfield consistently post the most plant maintenance technician openings in California. Los Angeles and the surrounding Inland Empire anchor the market because of the region's dense concentration of food processing plants, warehousing operations, and light manufacturing, while Fresno and Bakersfield draw demand from large-scale agricultural processing and energy facilities throughout the Central Valley.
Are there remote plant maintenance technician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Plant maintenance technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical presence on the production floor or at equipment sites, which limits remote opportunities significantly. About 0% of plant maintenance technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those roles are almost always administrative or supervisory positions, such as remote maintenance planning, CMMS data management, or equipment reliability coordination.
How can I get hired as a plant maintenance technician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying for a maintenance helper or facilities technician apprentice role at a large California food processing or manufacturing company, where on-the-job training is built into the position. Companies like Dreyer's, Saputo, and several Central Valley processors regularly bring in entry-level candidates through California's Division of Apprenticeship Standards-registered programs. Completing even one semester of mechatronics or industrial electricity at a California community college, or earning an OSHA 10-Hour card, gives candidates a measurable edge over those with no credentials.
Where can I find and apply to plant maintenance technician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to plant maintenance technician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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