Equipment Operator IV: Backhoe/Excavator – Heavy Civil Water

National Education Association; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life, and视s

Retirement benefits: 401(k) and 457(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Training and advancement opportunities

Public transportation reimbursements

Job summary

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Technician IV – Equipment Operator (Backhoe/Excavator) for the Lake Mathews Reservoir Facility in Riverside. This journey-level role requires extensive field experience operating heavy machinery, including excavators and backhoes, and performing major pipeline and structure work.

You will travel to remote desert locations up to eight weeks per year and may work off-shift hours to address emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 6+ years in heavy construction equipment operation.
• Journeyman skills through a recognized equipment operator trade program or equivalent industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and backhoes for precision trench excavation.
• Drive dump trucks, water trucks, vacuum trucks, and stake bed trucks.
• Perform facility maintenance on water assets including vegetation removal and road repairs.
• Build and maintain access roads and rights-of-way.
• Haul and transport equipment using multi-axle trucks and trailers.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Truck operation

Road maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman equipment operator training program

Tools

California Class A/B/C license

Crane certification

Forklift certification

Hazardous Materials certification

Manlift certification

Respirator certification

Job description

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Technician IV – Equipment Operator (Backhoe/Excavator) for the Lake Mathews Reservoir Facility in Riverside. This journey-level role requires extensive field experience operating heavy machinery, including excavators and backhoes, and performing major pipeline and structure work.

You will travel to remote desert locations up to eight weeks per year and may work off-shift hours to address emergencies.