Operations & Maintenance Technician IV - Fleet

About the role

As an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician IV – Fleet, you will perform 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply 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.

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

• Mechanical
• Hydraulics
• Electrical
• Welding
• Computer/electronics
• Handheld diagnostic systems

Certifications, Licenses, And Registration Requirements

• 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)

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