At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.  

There is currently one (1) position opening for an Operations & Maintenance Technician II - Fleet located at Joseph Jensen Filtration Plant, Granada Hills, CA.

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.

Job Summary

The Metropolitan’s Integrated Operations Planning & Support Services Group, Fleet Unit has an opening for an Operations & Maintenance Technician II (Fleet). This semi-skilled role focuses on building foundational automotive, mechanical, and electrical skills while supporting crucial water and power reliability. The successful candidate will learn fleet maintenance procedures and work management databases while actively assisting with real-world equipment repairs.

What You’ll Do

• Vehicle & Fleet Maintenance: Assist in servicing, maintaining, and repairing a diverse fleet of automotive, light, and medium-duty vehicles, including gas, diesel, and hybrid cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks.
• Heavy Equipment Support: Gain exposure to and assist with heavy construction equipment, such as graders, bulldozers, tractor-trailers, tankers, and cranes.
• Systems & Power Equipment: Support maintenance and repair efforts for mobile and stationary emergency generating equipment and systems.
• Digital Operations: Learn to use the Maintenance Management System (MMS) database to track work orders, manage inventory, monitor fuel, and maintain service records and regulatory entries.
• Operational Reliability: Actively participate in maintaining and improving fleet quality to support critical water and power operations, including system shutdowns.

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

Schedule: 4/10, Monday through Thursday

This position will require travel to various District facilities throughout the service area, often requiring overnight stay in the project area.

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

To view the full job description click here: O&M Tech II - Fleet

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate in addition to a minimum of 2 years recent experience in an automotive light/medium or heavy equipment maintenance position. 

OR

High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate and attainment of skills through a recognized automotive light/medium or heavy equipment maintenance trade training program and/or applicable related experience within a industrial environment. 

Experience and knowledge as demonstrated by practical application of techniques and practices specific to the inspection, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of automotive light/medium or heavy equipment including pumps, compressors. Skills necessary include mechanical, hydraulics, electrical, and computer/electronics, and handheld diagnostic systems.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

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

License(s): 

• Valid Driver’s license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and/or C with appropriate commercial license endorsements.

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

CLOSING

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 California is 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).

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

Eligibility List*: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process—but are not selected for the initial vacancy—may be placed on this list for future openings.

The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.

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).

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