Mechanic IV

Inland Empire Utilities Agency; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) seeks a Mechanic IV to mentor a team of mechanics and lead hands-on maintenance across water, wastewater, recycled water, and composting operations.

You will coordinate complex repairs, oversee preventive maintenance on pumps, gearboxes, and piping, and collaborate with engineers and contractors to improve reliability while using data from PM programs to guide asset decisions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in design, installation, maintenance, and repair of complex water facilities and systems.
• College-level coursework highly desirable.
• Experience working in a public agency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance projects and troubleshoot complex mechanical issues.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance activities for pumps, compressors, gearboxes, pipelines, and other vital systems.
• Perform complex mechanical repairs, upgrades, and alignments to extend equipment life and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and contractors on equipment installations and system improvements.
• Utilize data from preventive and predictive maintenance programs to support asset management decisions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Condition monitoring

Maintenance planning

Team mentoring

Collaborative skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College-level coursework desirable

Job description

Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) seeks a highly skilled and experienced Mechanic IV to serve as a hands‑on mentor and working lead within the Operations and Maintenance team. The role involves guiding, training, and collaborating with a team of mechanics to maintain the Agency’s complex mechanical systems in water, wastewater, recycled water, and composting operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance projects and troubleshoot complex mechanical issues.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance activities for pumps, compressors, gearboxes, pipelines, and other vital systems.
• Perform complex mechanical repairs, upgrades, and alignments to extend equipment life and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and contractors on equipment installations and system improvements.
• Utilize data from preventive and predictive maintenance programs to support asset management decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of complex water facilities and systems.
• College‑level coursework highly desirable.
• Experience working in a public agency is preferred.

Licensing and Certifications

• Valid California Class C driver’s license.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Confined Space Certification.
• Approved and qualified use of Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Forklift Certification.
• Within six months of appointment: obtain and maintain the above certifications.
• Within 24 months of hire or promotion: obtain California Water Environment Association Mechanical Technologist Grade 4 Certification.
• Within 24 months of hire or promotion: obtain one of the following certifications:

  Certified Maintenance Reliability Technician (or approved alternative), Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (or approved alternative), Certified Reliability Leader (or approved alternative), Vibration Analyst II (or approved alternative), Machinery Lubrication Technician I (or approved alternative), Infrared Thermography I (or approved alternative), Ultrasound Level I (or approved alternative).

• Optional additional certifications: California Class A or B driver’s license, Boom Truck Fixed Cab Operator Certification, Weighmaster Certification.

Skills & Abilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to mechanics and maintenance personnel, fostering teamwork, accountability, and adherence to safety and performance standards.
• Conduct advanced condition monitoring and reliability analyses using vibration analyzers, ultrasonic detectors, and infrared thermography.
• Perform complex mechanical repairs, upgrades, and alignments on pumps, gearboxes, piping systems, and rotating equipment.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and contractors on maintenance projects, equipment installations, and system improvements.
• Utilize data‑driven insights from preventive and predictive maintenance programs to support asset management decisions and recommend maintenance strategy enhancements.