Senior Equipment Operator - Excavator/Backhoe (Water Infra)

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

Excellent health/dental/life/vision

401(k) with match and 457 plan

Public transportation reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician IV – Equipment Operator (Backhoe/Excavator) in Riverside. The role covers heavy machinery operation, light and heavy equipment use, and extensive field work, including underground tasks and long-distance travel.

Requires a high school diploma or GED with 6+ years of heavy equipment experience or related training. California CDL/Class A/B/C licenses and several certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus a minimum of 6 years in a heavy construction equipment operation position.
• Or diploma plus journey-level skills through a recognized operator training program and/or related industrial experience.
• Experience and knowledge demonstrating journey-level operation of heavy equipment and safe operation of a variety of motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and backhoes for precision trench excavation.
• Drive dump trucks, water trucks, vacuum trucks and stake bed trucks.
• Perform facility maintenance including vegetation removal and roadway patrols.
• Build and maintain access roads and rights-of-way.
• Load and transport equipment using multiple-axle trucks and trailers.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journey-level operator training

Tools

California Class A/B/C license

Crane Certification

Forklift Certification

Hazardous Materials Certification

Manlift Certification

Respirator Certification

Job description

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician IV – Equipment Operator (Backhoe/Excavator) in Riverside. The role covers heavy machinery operation, light and heavy equipment use, and extensive field work, including underground tasks and long-distance travel.

Requires a high school diploma or GED with 6+ years of heavy equipment experience or related training. California CDL/Class A/B/C licenses and several certifications may be required.