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

Davita Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Operations & Maintenance Technician IV to manage chemical transport and perform vital mechanical tasks at their facility in Riverside. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant mechanical experience, and a Class A Driver's License. Join a thriving team dedicated to water treatment and quality services.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans

401(k) plan with matching contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Training and advancement opportunities

Public transportation reimbursements

Qualifications

• 6+ years in mechanical maintenance roles.
• Journey level skills in mechanical systems.
• Valid California Class A Driver's License with HAZMAT and Tanker endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Transport chemicals to facilities.
• Perform mechanical work on chlorine systems.
• Maintain and inspect treatment plant equipment.

Skills

Mechanical proficiency

Driving skills

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mechanical trade training

Job description

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

Job Locations

US-CA-Riverside

Job ID

2025-3048

Org Data : Descr Linked

Henry J Mills Filtration Plant

Posted Date

5 days ago(5/28/2025 12:19 PM)

Application Filing Period

May 28, 2025 - June 28, 2025 @ 4:30 p.m. PST

# of Openings

1

Min

USD $44.73/Hr.

Max

USD $58.94/Hr.

Work Schedule

4/10

Group

TREATMENT&WATER QUALITY GROUP

Section

WATER TREATMENT SECTION

Unit

MILLS UNIT

Team

MECHANICAL O&M TEAM, MILLS

Bargaining Unit Name / Code

02 - AFSCME

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).