Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - (Motor-Grader)

National Education Association; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life, and ?

401(k) plan and 457 plan

Tuition reimbursement

Training and advancement opportunities

Public transportation reimbursements

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an O&M Technician Operator IV (Motor-Grader) at the Lake Mathews Reservoir Facility in Riverside. This journey-level role requires operating heavy equipment, transporting gear, and performing routine maintenance to support water and power infrastructure.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED with 6+ years of heavy equipment experience or journey-level skills via trade training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6+ years in heavy construction equipment operation.
• Journey-level skills through trade training or related experience in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor-graders for precision grading and leveling.
• Drive dump, water, and stake bed trucks as required.
• Maintain water infrastructure sites, roads, and patrol areas.
• Haul equipment with multi-axle trucks and trailers; assist with fleet logistics.
• Perform routine minor maintenance to keep equipment ready.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Truck driving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma / GED

Journey-level trade training

Tools

Motor grader operation

Job description

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and toaccomplishthis,we rely onateam of Talented Employees: innovators, problem-solvers, andcollaboratorswho make it all possible.

This recruitment may result in anEligibility List*.

The O&M Technician Operator IV (Motor-Grader) functions as a journey-level professional wholeveragesextensive 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 routinelyoperateexcavators, dozers, backhoes, loaders, tractors, dump trucks, water trucks, tanker trucks,vactrucksand cranes tofacilitatelarge-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.Operatorsexecute construction techniques to repair and fortify critical water utility assets, assemblies, and supporting infrastructure.

Daily tasks includeoperatingequipment with constant attention to safety while servicing large gates, valves, pipelines, specialized vaults, and draincover.Beyond direct equipment operation, the position demandsproficiencyin fleetlogisticsand field maintenance.In this role,you’reresponsible 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)willbuild and improvevitalroadways, structures, and assets that guarantee long-term water and power reliability forourcustomers.

Expectations of Hours of Service, Emergency and Stand-by Service:Employees

Employees in this position maybe requiredto work off-shift hours and/or stand-by service to address operational needs and emergencies asrequired. May berequiredto work extended periods away from the normal reporting location.

What You'll Do

• Primary Tool:Operatemotor-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 andmaintainaccess 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 Operatorlocatedin 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 toindicatethe general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

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 withinaindustrial environment.

Relevant Experience:

Relevant Experience:Experience and knowledge asdemonstratedby journey-level practical application of techniques and practices specific to heavy equipment operations. The necessary skills include effective,legaland 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 aregenerally obtainedthrough 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 isrequiredat the time of application.

This position will requirethesuccessful 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 457plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• Public transportation reimbursements

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,storageand 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 PT on the datestatedin 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.

Eligibility List*:

An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will beestablished.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process—but are not selected for theinitialvacancy—may be placed on this list for future openings.

The list may be used to invite candidates toparticipatein a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.

Qualifying Experience:

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 yourexperience. If your employment was part-time, make sure youidentifyit on your resumenext to themonth/year.

Sponsorship:

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).

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