Operations & Maintenance Tech IV -Equipment Operator (Crane) - Metropolitan Water District - Riverside, CA - EXPIRED
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Company: Metropolitan Water District
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN IV
(Crane Operator)
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a consortium of twenty six cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in Southern California. Metropolitanís mission is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high quality water to meet current and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way. Metropolitanís facilities include the 242-mile Colorado River Aqueduct, five conventional water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 2.6 billion gallons per day, nine surface water reservoirs, 800 miles of pipeline, and 16 hydroelectric power plants.
The MWD's Water System Operations Group, currently has one (1) opening for an Operations and Maintenance Technician IV - Crane Operator for the Construction Services Unit at the Lake Mathews Facility. This classification utilizes journey level skills, experience and knowledge in the practices, procedures, methods and use of light and heavy equipment operation and transportation.
This journey-level Crane Operator position will support maintenance activities and heavy construction projects throughout Southern California (Metropolitanís service area). The Construction Services Unit projects include: large excavations; shoring; installation of large diameter (up to 13 feet) pipelines and underground vaults; asphalt maintenance and repair; and installation of concrete-reinforced structures and encasements.
The primary responsibilities of this position include: operate up to 125-ton hydraulic cranes; perform heavy rigging functions for heavy lifts and long boom work; and transport oversized loads. This position will also operate a variety of cranes including Rough Terrain and Mobile Truck Hydraulic Cranes (15 to 125-ton capacity) and lifting/load-handling devices (slings, cables spreader beams, etc.); perform specialize activities such as out of the ordinary rigging; transport cranes through city streets, highways and freeways; set up cranes under potentially hazardous conditions; operate other construction equipment such as loaders, dozers, back hoes, water and dump trucksí and perform construction-related manual labor. All equipment will be operated in accordance with traffic laws and regulations upon public and private right-of-ways.
This position performs the general and advanced practices and techniques of manipulating equipment with constant attention to safety of equipment operation in the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of water utility assets, assemblies, and water related equipment such as large gates, valves, pipelines, structures vaults, drain covers, and similar equipment.
JOB DUTIES
1. Performs general and advanced equipment operation as well as related tasks to accomplish preventive (PMs), Corrective Maintenance (CMs), and improvements related to the rebuilding, repair and maintenance of water conveyance systems, treatment and hydroelectric plants to support operational reliability and system capacity.
2. Performs roadway maintenance such as preparation work, mixing, laying and placing asphalt and concrete. Maintaining and repairing patrol, powerline, and other right-of-ways to ensure access to pipelines, aqueducts, powerlines and communication sites.
3. Performs and/or assists with major improvements, shutdowns, or other CM and PM activities on a variety of construction related projects that ensure asset/equipment life, water and hydroelectric uptime and reliability.
4. Performs erosion control of drain ways through construction, maintenance and repair of V-dykes, culverts, and bridges to maintain right-of-ways for effective access.
5. Recognizes and avoids harming endangered species, and other protected vegetation, as well as weed abatement in compliance with Federal, State and local regulations.
6. Operates light and heavy motorized equipment with constant attention to safety in order to prevent; accidents and injuries at worksites.
7. Performs general preventive and corrective maintenance on light and heavy equipment in both shop and field environments to maintain equipment in proper and safe working order.
8. Effectively operates varied power driven equipment such as jackhammers, tampers, or other similarly sized equipment.
9. In accordance with district required training safely and effectively transports hazardous materials including transformer and asphalt oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, treatment process byproducts, batteries, tires and propane.
10. Operates off highway equipment such as cranes, graders, loaders, bulldozers, rollers, compactors, excavators, vacuum-trucks, and asphalt distributing trucks and similar equipment safely and effectively.
11. Performs general and advanced equipment operation on construction sites, treatment plants, conveyance and distribution facilities including hydroelectric plants with constant attention to safety as well as economy of operation, including cranes and rigging of various size and capacities.
12. Utilizing related tools and equipment assists in the layout and construction of concrete forms and placement of reinforcing steel, concrete placement and finishing.
Work Schedule: 4/10 (Typical Schedule is Monday ñ Thursday 6:00 a.m. ñ 4:30 p.m.)
JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or High school certificate of equivalency in addition to a minimum of 6 years in a heavy construction equipment operation position (crane ñ including mobile and rough terrain); OR
High school diploma or High school certificate of equivalency and attainment of journey level skills through a recognized equipment operator trade training program and/or applicable related experience within an industrial environment.
Experience and knowledge as demonstrated by journey-level practical application of techniques and practices specific to heavy equipment operations. Skills necessary include effective, legal and safe operation of a variety of motorized equipment including light and heavy construction equipment. Also requires journey-level skills in preventive and corrective maintenance practices related to general construction that are normally associated with equipment operation, and are generally obtained through applicable training and experience.
Required Knowledge of:
The safe practices, tools and techniques related to the operation of light and heavy equipment and associated construction methods for the repair and improvement of water distribution, treatment and hydroelectric assets and equipment, ability to understand, read and interpret blueprints, schematics and drawings of assets, equipment, and parts necessary to effectively operate equipment, perform minor repairs on light and heavy equipment and/or component parts, inspecting a construction site in preparation for equipment operation to ensure adequate clearances such as underground service alerts, safety aspects, and to communicate any potential unsafe situations to other employees and supervisors, Federal, State and local codes and other regulations for all phases of handling and transportation of hazardous materials, as well as pertinent regulations pertaining to the Endangered Species Act and similar regulations, and experience of the working characteristics of varied light and heavy equipment necessary to safely and effectively operate equipment in varied operating situations, and safety practices and regulations for operating mechanical and electrical equipment.
Required Skills and Abilities to:
Interpret complex instructions, manuals, operating and maintenance procedures and specifications related to light and heavy equipment and related construction activities, and apply and guide others in adhering to safety practices and regulations for operating light and heavy construction equipment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this position are required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:
- Valid Driverís license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A. (Required at time of application.)
- Valid National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). (Required at time of application.)
- Forklift Certification
- Hazardous Materials Certification
- Manlift Certification
- Respirator Certification
Job Related Selection Criteria:
70% Technical Knowledge and Skills including:
ï Operating and general maintenance of hydraulic cranes up to 125-ton, rough terrain cranes, and hydraulic boom trucks;
ï Performing heavy rigging function for heavy lifts and long boom work;
ï transportation of oversized permit loads and DOT requirements
ï CA Commercial Driverís License requirements
ï Construction practices and equipment operations
ï Construction survey staking and related blueprints and drawings
ï CAL-OSHA Safety orders relating to operating equipment and general construction.
ï Equipment and construction safety practices.
15% Interpersonal Effectiveness / Teamwork
10% Job Preparation (education, experience and training relevant to the position)
5% Oral Communication skills
100% Total
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Expectations of Emergency and Stand-by Service:
Employees in this position may be required to work off-shift hours and/or stand-by service to address operational needs and emergencies as required. May be required to work extended periods away from the normal reporting location.
Physical Demands:
Heavy tasks may require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, with intermittent need to lift and carry materials and/or equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance. Frequently requires pushing, pulling, turning and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment and tools weighing as much as 100 pounds with assistance. May be required to lift and move heavy items with the assistance of others and with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists and cranes of varied types and capacities. Physical effort includes frequent walking, climbing, stooping, bending, reaching, standing, kneeling and sitting for long periods of time. At times may be required to use respiratory filtration devices and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
Work Environment:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors at large pumping, treatment, hydroelectric plants or control facilities or other assets under all types of conditions, including extreme temperatures, open and confined spaces ranging from crawl spaces to sub-structures as well as varied types of terrains. Job tasks may require working from heights and functioning from lifts, hoists, scaffolds, man basket, bucket trucks and cranes over surfaces ranging from earthen materials to concrete, steel and water. Work activity may be conducted in close proximity to exposed, electrically energized equipment including high voltage systems. The work environment frequently involves exposure to equipment and tools producing high levels of noise, as well as potentially dangerous materials and chemicals that require careful adherence to extensive safety precautions, rules and regulations.
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and retirement plans, including pension plan and 401k (with matching contribution), tuition reimbursement, and more
- Training and advancement opportunities
- Excellent working environment
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: http://www.mwdh2o.com/PDF_Careers/benefits.pdf
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To receive a copy of the complete job description, please send an email to [email protected].
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