Operations & Maintenance Technician III - Equipment Operator

In this role you will work on projects that include: rough and finish grading, grade checking, road maintenance, large excavations, shoring installation, repair and relocation of large diameter (up to 13 feet in diameter) pipelines, and service connections; installation of concrete-reinforced structures and encasements; construction of buildings and substructures; and heavy construction shoring (heavy beams and steel plates) activities. As the Operations and Maintenance Technician III, you will operate equipment ranging from standard vehicles and multiple axle trucks and trailers to a variety of heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, backhoes, loaders, tractors, dump trucks, water trucks, and cranes used in the construction, improvement and repair aspects of Metropolitan's large-scale water.

In addition, you will assist associated work, including concrete breaking and building cast-in-place reinforced concrete structures; placing and tying reinforcing steel and placing and finishing concrete; working inside large diameter pipes in residential streets and underground substructures; and you will work and travel to Metropolitian’s remote desert locations throughout the year, it is estimated at eight weeks throughout the year. Travel typically happens in one or two-week increments but can vary greatly depending on the project's scope.

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

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

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate in addition to a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an equipment operator;OR High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate and attainment of skills through a recognized equipment operator trade training program and/or applicable related experience within a industrial environment.

Experience and knowledge as demonstrated by practical application of techniques and practices specific to heavy equipment operations. Skills necessary include effective, legal and safe operation of a variety of motorized equipment including light and heavy construction equipment. Also requires 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 (required at the time of application) with the ability to obtain and maintain a tanker endorsement within 6 month of start date.

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

- Forklift Certification

- Manlift Certification

- Respirator Certification

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

- Crane certification

- Hazardous Materials Certification

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.

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 (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

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 PST on the date stated in 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.

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 your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

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).