Fleet Coordinator

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) opening for Fleet Coordinator located at Weymouth Filtration Plant, La Verne, CA.

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.

Job SummaryMetropolitan is seeking a Fleet Coordinator to work closely with the Fleet Unit Manager, staff, and stakeholders across the organization. Metropolitan manages over 1,400 vehicles and 502 facility assets—including sedans, trucks, cranes, forklifts, trailers, construction equipment, pumps, and generators—across twelve Southern California locations.

This role applies fleet management knowledge, regulatory knowledge, and equipment experience to maintain accurate records, analyze data, and prepare reports. The Fleet Coordinator supports staff and stakeholders through training, guidance, and assessment of assets to recommend replacements or surplus options, while introducing innovative solutions to improve operations.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate the annual Operating Equipment review and support vehicle specifications and in-service processes
• Maintain accurate computerized maintenance records and track fleet financials, warranties, and recalls
• Administer driver evaluations and deliver safety and maintenance training to staff and stakeholders
• Audit maintenance programs and consult on equipment repairs and spare parts
• Conduct site visits to ensure regulatory and safety compliance across all locations
• Collaborate with managers and technicians to monitor preventive maintenance schedules and operational efficiency

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: Fleet Coordinator

Schedule: 4/10 (Tuesday – Friday) Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.

Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience.

Relevant/Related Experience is defined as: a combination of experience with fleet maintenance, equipment utilization, dispatching, acquisition, and salvaging of light and heavy equipment. Knowledge of CMMS tools such as (Maximo, FleetIO, AssetWorks, Samsara) for scheduling, tracking, and optimizing fleet performance.

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 California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.
• May require a Class A Drivers License for testing of equipment

CLOSINGBenefits:• 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• Public transportation reimbursements

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.

Metropolitan is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please reach out to the Human Resources Office at (213) 217-7738 or email jobs@mwdh2o.com. In accordance with applicable laws, we provide religious accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, and observances that conflict with work requirements. If you require a religious accommodation during the application, interview, or employment process, please reach out to the EEO Office at (213) 217-5858 or eeooffice@mwdh2o.com. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Application Filing Period: Closes at 11:59 pm PT 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).