Construction Equipment Operator

Padre Dam Municipal Water District • Santee, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Padre Dam Municipal Water District is seeking a dedicated Construction Equipment Operator to join our water and sewer systems team to make a meaningful impact in our community. This role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of heavy equipment—excavators, backhoes, graders, skid steers, cranes, forklifts, and more—while playing a critical role in installing, repairing, and maintaining essential infrastructure. As a Construction Equipment Operator, you'll not only operate motorized equipment, but also lead a crew, train team members, and ensure every job site meets the highest safety standards. In this role, you will play a critical part in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the District's water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Your skills and leadership will be essential in responding to emergency situations, coordinating field activities, and delivering high-quality infrastructure projects that support our community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
• Four years experience in basic construction, preferably underground construction and the operation of heavy equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Must be insurable
• Pass a background check
• Valid California driver’s license
• Class A commercial driver’s license required and must be maintained throughout employment
• Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 certificate from the Water Resources Control Board

Nice To Haves

• Grade 3 certificate from the Water Resources Control Board
• CWEA (California Water Environment Association) Collection System Maintenance Grade 2 or higher

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized equipment
• Lead a crew
• Train team members
• Ensure every job site meets the highest safety standards
• Play a critical part in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the District's water distribution and wastewater collection systems
• Respond to emergency situations
• Coordinate field activities
• Deliver high-quality infrastructure projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED