Operations & Maintenance Technician IV Motor-Grader

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 an
Eligibility 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.

Operators execute 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 drain cover.

Beyond direct equipment operation, the position demandsproficiencyin fleetlogisticsand field  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.

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

• Primary Tool
  :
  
  Operate motor-graders for precision grading and leveling.

• Truck Driving
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  Drive dump trucks, water trucks, and stake bed trucks.

• Water Assets
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  Facility Maintenance including vegetation removal, grading of patrol roads and other repairs on MWD infrastructure.

• Roadway Support
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  Build andmaintainaccess roads and rights-of-way.
• Hauling
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  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.

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:

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 are generally obtained through applicable training and experience.

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

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching…