The Hydro Operator, Advanced Apprentice position is an entry-level role within the Hydro Generation Maintenance department at SMUD. This position is designed to create an eligibility list for current and future vacancies. The successful candidate will undergo a progressive on-the-job training program lasting typically 48 months, learning to operate hydroelectric generation plant facilities and related equipment. The apprentice will be responsible for inspecting equipment, coordinating activities affecting the operation of various plant facilities, and serving as the first alert for any impending problems. The role requires standing rotating shifts and performing high voltage switching tasks, among other responsibilities.