Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Mechanical (Chemical Unloading Facility) - DRIVER

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician IV – Mechanical to transport chemicals and perform mechanical tasks critical for water treatment facilities. Candidates must possess a Class A driver’s license and mechanical proficiency, ensuring the reliability of advanced systems.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life, and vision plans

401(k) plan with matching contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Training and advancement opportunities

Public transportation reimbursements

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in a mechanical maintenance position or equivalent training.
• Must possess valid California Class A Driver’s License with required endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Transport chemicals to Metropolitan facilities and perform mechanical tasks.
• Inspect, maintain, and improve reliability of various chemical feed systems.

Skills

Mechanical proficiency

Class A Commercial driving

HAZMAT endorsement

Tank endorsement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This recruitment will also be used to build an Eligibility List. This list will be valid for 6 months from the date a candidate accepts the position.

As an Operations & Maintenance Technician IV – Mechanical performing Commercial Driver & Mechanic duties you will be responsible for transporting chemicals to Metropolitan facilities in addition to performing a wide range of mechanical work at Metropolitan's Chlorine Unloading Facility and Henry J. Mills Treatment Plant. Proficiency and recent experience as a Class A Commercial driver with Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements in addition to journey level Mechanical proficiency is critical to your success in this position.In addition to your highly critical driving responsibilities you will also perform mechanical activities in treatment including: inspecting, maintaining, and improving the reliability of equipment such as complex chlorine and various other chemical feed systems, chlorine trailer maintenance, ozone generators and related systems, flash mixers, flocculators, filter beds, geared drive equipment, sedimentation basins, tanks, valves, pumps, compressors, piping systems and slide gates, as well as processes such as chemical unloading transporting and transfer systems, reclamation systems, and sludge removal systems.

Schedule: 4/10, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

To view the full job description click here: Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Mechanical

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate in addition to a minimum of 6 years in a mechanical maintenance position in a pump plant, treatment plant, hydroelectric or conveyance and distribution facility or similar environment.

OR

High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate in addition to the attainment of journey level skills through a recognized mechanical trade training program. Journey level experience as demonstrated by practical application of general and advanced techniques and practices specific to the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems in treatment or pump plants, conveyance and distribution, and/or power generation systems, and related apparatus.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS License(s): Valid California Class A Driver’s License or equivalent from your state of residency with HAZMAT and Tanker endorsements (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

CLOSING Benefits:• Competitive compensation• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System• Tuition reimbursement• Training and advancement opportunities• Excellent working environment• Public transportation reimbursements

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call [phone] or email: [e-mail]

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).