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

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Mechanical in Riverside, CA. You will be responsible for transporting chemicals and performing mechanical duties at treatment facilities, requiring journey-level mechanical expertise and a commercial driver's license with specific endorsements. The role offers competitive compensation, training opportunities, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan with matching contribution

Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System

Training and advancement opportunities

Excellent working environment

Public transportation reimbursements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in a mechanical maintenance position in relevant environments.
• Journey level experience in operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Transport chemicals to facilities and perform mechanical work at various treatment plants.
• Inspect, maintain, and improve equipment reliability in chemical systems.
• Perform duties on complex chlorine and chemical feed systems.

Skills

Mechanical proficiency

Commercial driving

Inspection and maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journey level skills from a mechanical trade training program

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

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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.

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
• 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
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• Public transportation reimbursements

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Mechanical Maintenance Technician • Riverside, CA, US