Operations Maintenance Technician

Operations And Maintenance Technician Iv - Equipment OperatorTryfacta is a leading, nationally renowned Workforce Management Solution provider for private & public sector firms across the US. We specialize in Healthcare, IT, Business Support, and Professional & Craft/Light Industrial ecosystems. Founded in March 1996, we have a presence in all 50 States. Tryfacta has been ranked number 1 as one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine (Inc. 5000)! Tryfacta is certified by the Joint Commission for Healthcare Staffing Services & has numerous ISO Certifications that capture our commitment to continuous improvement.Tryfacta is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Technician IV - Equipment Operator for our client in Riverside, CA 92503. This is a temporary contract assignment.Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:Utilizes journey-level skills, experience, and knowledge in the practices, procedures, methods, and use of light and heavy equipment operation and transportation.Employees holding this title operate equipment ranging from standard vehicles and multiple axle trucks and trailers to varied types of heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, tractors, dump trucks, water trucks, tanker trucks, and cranes used in the construction, improvement, and repair aspects of Metropolitan's large-scale water treatment, distribution, and hydroelectric systems.Those skills include the proper and safe use, transportation, and minor maintenance of varied equipment, as well as advanced knowledge of construction techniques associated with heavy equipment used in conjunction with a variety of water, hydroelectric, and supporting infrastructure improvement such as maintenance and corrective repair projects.Performs the general and advanced practices and techniques of manipulating equipment with constant attention to safety of equipment operation in the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of water utility assets, assemblies, and water-related equipment such as large gates, valves, pipelines, structures, vaults, drain covers, and similar equipment.Builds, maintains, and improves a variety of Metropolitan's assets, appurtenances, structures and roadways that support the operational core of water and power reliability by meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations through advanced equipment operations.Assist in general patrol road maintenance activities including operating dump trucks, water trucks, and vacuum trucks.Assist with loading of materials, general labor activities, and vehicle maintenance.Complete the DVR maintenance checklist as required. Assist MWD staff with other related duties.Required Knowledge of:The safe practices, tools and techniques related to the operation of light and heavy equipment and associated construction methods for the repair and improvement of water distribution, treatment and hydroelectric assets and equipment, ability to understand, read and interpret blueprints, schematics and drawings of assets, equipment, and parts necessary to effectively operate equipment, perform minor repairs on light and heavy equipment and/or component parts, inspecting a construction site in preparation for equipment operation to ensure adequate clearances such as underground service alerts, safety aspects, and to communicate any potential unsafe situations to other employees and supervisors, Federal, State and local codes and other regulations for all phases of handling and transportation of hazardous materials, as well as pertinent regulations pertaining to the Endangered Species Act and similar regulations, and experience of the working characteristics of varied light and heavy equipment necessary to safely and effectively operate equipment in varied operating situations, and safety practices and regulations for operating mechanical and electrical equipment.Required Skills and Abilities to:Interpret complex instructions, manuals, operating and maintenance procedures and specifications related to light and heavy equipment and related construction activities, and apply and guide others in adhering to safety practices and regulations for operating light and heavy construction equipment.To be considered for this position, you should have:High school diploma or GEDMinimum of 3 years' experience as an equipment operator.Must operate heavy equipment (Dump Truck/Water Truck) with constant attention to safety of equipment operation in the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of water utility assets, assemblies, and water-related equipment such as large gates, valves, pipelines, structures, vaults, drain covers, and similar equipment.May be required to obtain a valid driver's license from the state of residency equivalent to a California Class A or B with appropriate commercial license endorsements.OSHAValid driver's license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and/or C with appropriate commercial license endorsementsCrane CertificationForklift CertificationHazardous Materials CertificationManlift CertificationRespirator CertificationNo CalPERS membershipNo ACTIVE Carpenter Union membershipPhysical Demands:Heavy tasks may require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, with intermittent need to lift and carry materials and/or equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance.Frequently requires pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment, and tools weighing as much as 100 pounds with assistance.May be required to lift and move heavy items with the assistance of others and with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes of varied types and capacities.Physical effort includes frequent walking, climbing, stooping, bending, reaching, standing, kneeling, and sitting for long periods of time.Work Environment:Work is performed indoors and outdoors at large pumping, treatment, hydroelectric plants or control facilities or other assets under all types of conditions, including extreme temperatures, open and confined spaces ranging from crawl spaces to sub-structures as well as varied types of terrains.Job tasks may require working from heights and functioning from lifts, hoists, scaffolds, manbasket, bucket trucks and cranes over surfaces ranging from earthen materials to concrete, steel and water.Work activity may be conducted in proximity to exposed, electrically energized equipment including high voltage systems.The work environment frequently involves exposure to equipment and tools producing high levels of noise, as well as potentially dangerous materials and chemicals that require careful adherence to extensive safety precautions, rules and regulations.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.Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.