Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Fleet

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California • La Verne, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people. There is currently one (1) position opening for Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician IV – Fleet. This role performs journey-level mechanical work on light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as on-road, off-road, and stationary equipment. In this role, you will help drive regional water and power reliability by ensuring the quality, safety, and efficiency of Metropolitan’s diverse fleet—ranging from hybrid passenger cars to heavy construction machinery and emergency power generators. Based in a high-impact environment, you will execute predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance to keep critical operations moving, including during planned facility shutdowns.

Requirements

• High school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency in addition to a minimum of 6 years in an automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair position.
• OR High school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency and attainment of journey level skills through a recognized automotive light/medium or heavy equipment maintenance trade training program and/or applicable related experience within an industrial environment.
• Experience and knowledge as demonstrated by practical application of general and advanced techniques and practices specific to the inspection, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of automotive equipment including pumps, compressors, automotive, and heavy.
• Skills necessary include mechanical, hydraulics, electrical, welding, and computer/electronics, and handheld diagnostic systems.
• Relevant Experience is defined as : heavy equipment mechanical experience maintaining and repairing a variety of automotive and heavy equipment, and systems.
• Experience should also include gas, diesel and hybrid vehicles such as cars, sport utility vehicles, pickups and trucks of varied size and configurations, graders, stationary and portable generators, bulldozers, tractor-trailers, tankers, cranes and/or other construction-related heavy equipment.
• Valid Driver’s license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and/or C with appropriate commercial license endorsements.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent that allows you to drive during your employment is required at time of application.
• May be able to obtain valid California Class A Driver’s license and medical certification with appropriate commercial license endorsements (Tanker & Hazmat, air brake and trailer endorsements)
• Certification from the South Coast Air Quality Management District in freon installation, automotive air conditioning and emissions (including CFC 12, Refrigerant recycling and service procedures)
• Emission testing certification from the State of California
• ASE certification
• Air brake inspections certification

Responsibilities

• Perform journey-level technical expertise to diagnose and repair complex computer-controlled systems, gasoline and diesel engines, manual/automatic transmissions, emission systems, HVAC, suspension, and steering.
• Maintain and repair complex automotive electrical, hydraulic, air brake, and ABS systems across on-road, off-road, and mobile/stationary emergency generator equipment.
• Perform routine and regulatory 90-day fleet inspections to ensure all vehicles and heavy equipment meet stringent safety and environmental standards.
• Service a wide array of fleet assets, including alternative fuel trucks, tractor-trailers, backhoes, graders, bulldozers, cranes, excavators, tankers, and specialized construction equipment.
• Utilize a Maintenance Management System (MMS) database to generate work orders, track inventory, monitor fuel usage, maintain service records, and complete regulatory documentation.
• Deliver reliable fleet maintenance services to support daily agency operations, emergency response efforts, and major operational shutdowns.

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

What This Job Offers

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