Senior Motor-Grader & Heavy Equipment Operator

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Riverside (CA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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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

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.

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