Industrial Mechanic - Conveyance & Distribution

Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Mechanical (Conveyance & Distribution)

Salary:

Hourly: $46.52 - $61.30
Annual: $96,762 - $127,504

Location:

Jensen Treatment Facility (Granada Hills, CA)

Soto Street Facility (Los Angeles, CA)

Job Summary:

As an Operations & Maintenance Technician IV – Mechanical you will install, maintain, and repair a wide range of water utility facilities and equipment. In this journey-level position, you will monitor and inspect mechanical equipment to ensure reliability, perform predictive and diagnostic testing, and conduct preventive and corrective maintenance. You will support operations in conveyance and distribution, treatment plants, and pumping plants by improving equipment performance and upgrading systems to meet service demands.

What You’ll Do:

Work hands-on in the field maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical systems that keep Metropolitan’s conveyance and distribution infrastructure operating safely and reliably.

Install, maintain, and repair a wide range of water utility facilities and mechanical equipment
Monitor and inspect mechanical equipment to ensure reliability, perform predictive and diagnostic testing, and conduct preventive and corrective maintenance
Support operations in conveyance and distribution systems, pumping plants, and related facilities by improving equipment performance and upgrading systems to meet service demandsInspect, maintain, and improve the reliability of large infrastructure and equipment such as pumps, turbines, generators, motors, compressors, valves, turnouts and hydraulic systems, pipelines, feeders and canals, pressure-control and pressure-relief structures, and reservoirs
Perform operational activities associated with water conveyance and distribution systems including flow changes, adjusting settings in pressure-control and pressure-relief structures, and supporting dewatering, disinfecting, and refilling operations during shutdowns and outages
Perform maintenance welding, fabrication, and machining; operate heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, overhead hoists, and mobile cranes; perform safe rigging procedures; and adhere to proper use of Personal Protective Equipment and respiratory protection
Use computer programs for individual time entry, maintenance work order tracking, work planning and estimating, and general professional communications

Who We’re Looking For:

You’re a hands-on problem solver who enjoys working with large-scale mechanical systems and takes pride in maintaining critical water infrastructure.

You have journey-level experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing large mechanical equipment such as pumps, turbines, motors, generators, compressors, hydraulic systems, or related infrastructure
You have a strong commitment to safety and promoting a safe work environment by following established safety protocols and procedures
A team-oriented professional who communicates clearly, works well in field environments, and understands the value of collaboration in supporting complex conveyance and distribution operations

What You’ll Find Working Here:

Be part of Metropolitan’s mission to deliver safe and reliable water to the region — not just for today, but for generations to come.
In addition to a meaningful mission, Metropolitan offers competitive starting salaries, comprehensive benefits options, pension through CalPERS, and more (see below for the full benefits list).

Work Schedule

4/10, Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST

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

To further view the job duties of this position, please refer to the "Conveyance & Distribution" section under "Job Duties" in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED
6 years in a mechanical maintenance position at a water agency or in a conveyance and distribution facility such as a pump plant, treatment plant, and hydroelectric facility or similar environment.
OR the attainment of journey level skills through a recognized mechanical trade training program
Journey level experience as demonstrated by practical application of general and advanced techniques and practices specific to the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems at a water agency or in a conveyance and distribution facility such as a treatment plant, pump plant, and/or power generation systems, and related apparatus.

Certificates, Licenses &
Registrations Requirements

License:

Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:

Valid Driver's License from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A and/or B with appropriate commercial license endorsements
Crane Certifications
Welding Certifiation
Chemical Responder Certification
Forklist Certification
Manlift Certification
MWD High Voltage Switching Certification
Water Distribution Certification

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

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 Californias 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).
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Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job. 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).