Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Mechanical (Water Treatment)

The Metropolitan Water District's Water System Operations Group has three openings for Operations & Maintenance Technician IV – Mechanical located at the Diemer Treatment Facility (Yorba Linda, CA) in the Water Treatment Section . Eligibility List The recruitment will be used to build an Eligibility List for the Water Treatment Section at Diemer (Yorba Linda, CA), Jensen (Granada Hills, CA), Lake Skinner (Winchester, CA), Mills (Riverside, CA), and Weymouth (La Verne, CA). This list will be valid for six months from the date a candidate accepts the position. Responsibilities Install, maintain, and repair a wide range of water utility and facility mechanical systems. Monitor and inspect mechanical equipment to ensure reliability. Perform predictive and diagnostic testing and conduct preventive and corrective maintenance. Support operations in conveyance, distribution, treatment plants, and pumping plants by improving equipment performance and upgrading systems. Inspect, maintain, and improve the reliability of treatment equipment such as chemical feed systems, ozone generators, flash mixers, flocculators, filter beds, geared drive equipment, sedimentation basins, tanks, valves, pumps, compressors, piping systems, slide gates, chemical transporting and transfer systems, reclamation systems, and sludge removal systems. Operate valves and perform minor adjustments, sand calibration, chemical feed calibration, and similar tasks to ensure effective water flow and treatment. Perform maintenance welding, fabrication, and machining. Operate heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, overhead hoists, and mobile cranes. Follow safe rigging procedures and adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment and respiratory protection. Use computer programs for time entry, maintenance work order tracking, work planning, estimating, and general professional communications. Schedule 4/10, Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST. Qualifications Education and Experience: High school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency plus a minimum of six years in a mechanical maintenance position in a pump plant, treatment plant, hydroelectric or conveyance and distribution facility, or similar environment. OR High school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency plus attainment of journey-level skills through a recognized mechanical trade training program. Journey level experience demonstrated by practical application of general and advanced techniques and practices specific to the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems in treatment or pump plants, conveyance and distribution, and/or power generation systems, and related apparatus. License: Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment. Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations: Valid Driver’s license equivalent to a California Class A and/or B with appropriate commercial license endorsements. Crane Certifications Welding Certification Chemical Responder Certification Forklift Certification Manlift Certification MWD High Voltage Switching Certification Water Distribution Certification Benefits Competitive compensation Excellent medical, dental, life, and 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 Equal Opportunity Employer 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). 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email: View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr