Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - (Motor-Grader)

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

457 plan

PERS retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Public transportation reimbursement

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an experienced O&M Technician IV (Motor-Grader) at Lake Mathews Riverside to operate a range of heavy equipment and support critical water infrastructure projects.

You will work a 4/10 schedule and be responsible for safe operation, routine maintenance, and fleet logistics across a diverse fleet, ensuring asset reliability and timely project execution at the Riverside facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 6+ years in heavy construction equipment operation.
• Or high school diploma/GED with journey-level skills from a recognized equipment operator program or related industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor-graders for precise grading and leveling.
• Drive dump, water, and stake bed trucks.
• Maintain water assets and repair infrastructure.
• Build and maintain access roads and rights-of-way.
• Haul and transport equipment using multi-axle trucks and trailers.

Skills

Motor-Grader operation

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Crane Certification

Forklift Certification

Hazardous Materials Certification

Manlift Certification

Respirator Certification

Job description

Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - (Motor-Grader)

Job Locations: US-CA-Riverside

Job ID: 2026-3424

Lake Mathews Reservoir

Posted Date: 4 hours ago (9/1/2026 11:46 AM)

# of Openings: 1

USD $47.07/Hr. (Min)

USD $61.93/Hr. (Max)

4/10 Fulltime

Group: INTEGRATED OPS PLAN&SUPPT SRVC

Section: OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES

Unit: CONSTRUCTION SVCS UNIT

Team: EASTERN CONSTRUCTION TEAM

Bargaining Unit Name / Code: 02 - AFSCME

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people-and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of Talented Employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.

This recruitment may result in an Eligibility List*

The O&M Technician Operator IV (Motor-Grader) functions as a journey-level professional who leverages extensive field experience and technical knowledge to manage both light and heavy machinery.

This role requires the precise operation and safe highway transportation of a diverse fleet, ranging from standard vehicles and multiple-axle trucks to complex earthmoving gear. Operators routinely operate excavators, dozers, backhoes, loaders, tractors, dump trucks, water trucks, tanker trucks, vac trucks and cranes to facilitate large-scale infrastructure projects.

The O&M Technician Operator IV (Motor-Grader) focus centers on the construction, improvement, and preventative maintenance of expansive water treatment, distribution, and hydroelectric systems. Operators execute construction techniques to repair and fortify critical water utility assets, assemblies, and supporting infrastructure.

Daily tasks include operating equipment with constant attention to safety while servicing large gates, valves, pipelines, specialized vaults, and drain cover. Beyond direct equipment operation, the position demands proficiency in fleet logistics and field maintenance. In this role, you're responsible for the safe loading, securing, and transport of heavy machinery using specialized trucks and trailers, alongside performing routine minor maintenance to ensure equipment readiness.

The O&M Technician Operator IV (Motor-Grader) will build and improve vital roadways, structures, and assets that guarantee long-term water and power reliability for our customers.

Expectations of Hours of Service, Emergency and Stand-by Service: Employees in this position may be required to work off-shift hours and/or stand-by service to address operational needs and emergencies as required. May be required to work extended periods away from the normal reporting location.

What You'll Do

• Primary Tool: Operate motor-graders for precision grading and leveling.
• Truck Driving: Drive dump trucks, water trucks, and stake bed trucks.
• Water Assets: Facility Maintenance including vegetation removal, grading of patrol roads and other repairs on MWD infrastructure.
• Roadway Support: Build and maintain access roads and rights-of-way.
• Hauling: Load and transport equipment using multiple-axle trucks and trailers.

This opening is for the Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Equipment Operator located in the Construction Services Unit at our Lake Mathews Reservoir Facility in Riverside.

Schedule: 4/10 - (Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm)

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

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate in addition to a minimum of 6 years in a heavy construction equipment operation position.

OR

High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate and attainment of journey level skills through a recognized equipment operator trade training program and/or applicable related experience within a industrial environment.

Relevant Experience:

Experience and knowledge as demonstrated by journey-level practical application of techniques and practices specific to heavy equipment operations. The necessary skills include effective, legal and safe operation of a variety of motorized equipment including light and heavy construction equipment. Also requires journey-level skills in preventive and corrective maintenance practices related to general construction that are normally associated with equipment operation and are generally obtained through applicable training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid Driver's license from a state of residency equivalent to a California Class A (Manual Transmission) with a tanker endorsement and medical certification is required at the time of application.

This position will require the successful candidate to obtain and maintain.

• Crane certification
• Forklift Certification
• Hazardous Materials Certification
• Manlift Certification
• Respirator Certification

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).

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).