The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California logo
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern CaliforniaPosted 1 week ago

Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Electrical (Desert Region)

$100,630,400–$132,600,000 year

On-siteEarp, California, United States or Parker Dam, California, United States

Full TimeLarge

Job Summary

Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical systems associated with pumps, turbines, generators, transformers, motors, and related treatment and distribution facilities. Perform preventive and corrective troubleshooting to ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted system operations while monitoring equipment performance using advanced diagnostic and predictive testing methods. Support the operation of high-voltage overhead and underground electrical distribution systems and upgrade capacity to meet evolving operational demands for water treatment, conveyance, and hydroelectric generation. This role requires an 8/6 schedule (Wed–Wed) with off-shift hours and 15-minute stand-by response capabilities for emergencies. Candidates must hold a valid California Class C driver's license and possess at least six years of electrical maintenance experience in pump, treatment, or hydroelectric facilities.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency
  • Minimum of 6 years in an electrical maintenance position in a pump plant, treatment plant, hydroelectric or conveyance and distribution facility or similar environment
  • OR
  • Attainment of journey level skills through a recognized electrical trade training program
  • Valid California Class C Driver's License or equivalent that allows you to drive during your employment
  • Valid Driver's license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A and/or B with appropriate commercial license endorsements
  • Crane Certifications
  • Forklift Certification
  • Aerial lift Certification
  • Chemical Responder
  • MWD High Voltage Switching Certificate
  • Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States

Hiring someone like this?

Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.

Get started

Apply to this job in one click with Sorce

Apply on Sorce