Salary : $120,452.80 - $146,744.00 Annually
Location : IERCF 12645 6th Street Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
Division\Department: Regional Composting Authority Unit
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

THE POSITION:
THE OPPORTUNITY

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join the team as a Senior Compost Operations and Maintenance Technician. Reporting to a Compost Facility Supervisor, this advanced-level position serves as the working lead for operations and maintenance staff at the Inland Empire Regional Composting Facility, helping ensure the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant production of high-quality compost while supporting the Agency's commitment to sustainable resource recovery.

In this dynamic leadership role, you will coordinate and participate in the daily operations and maintenance of the Agency's state-of-the-art indoor composting facility, providing work direction, training, and technical guidance to operations and maintenance crews. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance planning and repair projects, assigning and monitoring work orders, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards, operating and monitoring SCADA-controlled processes, and maintaining detailed operational and maintenance records. You will also play a critical role in predictive and preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability initiatives, air quality management, and the continued optimization of facility operations.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in journey-level operations or maintenance at a composting facility or with construction- related tools and equipment including a front loader.
• Experience in a public agency is preferred.

LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Agency's vehicle insurance program.
• Weigh Master Certificate is required within six months of appointment and must be maintained during the course of employment.
• Level 1 Certification in vibration analysis, lube oil and ultrasonic is required within 18 months of appointment.
• Level 2 Certification in vibration analysis, lube oil and ultrasonic is highly desired.
  
  Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) Certification is highly desired.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lead by example in maintaining a safe work environment by enforcing safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, hazardous material handling, and the proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Strong knowledge of composting facility operations, including the operation of heavy equipment, SCADA systems, and process controls to support safe, efficient, and compliant facility performance.
• Experience coordinating preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities, including equipment inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and asset reliability initiatives.
• Ability to prioritize work, adapt to changing operational needs, and provide leadership, training, and technical guidance to operations and maintenance staff while ensuring efficient and compliant facility operations.

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SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted on a continuous basis. The deadline for first review is Monday, August 3, at 11:59 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment may close at anytime after the fire review period.

There is one (1) vacancy in the Organics Management Unit.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list.

Salary Range: PR 181

FLSA: Exempt

Probationary Period: 12 Months

All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job-related qualifications. Applicants with the strongest background relating to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the testing process which may include one or more of the following: written test, oral interview, performance/practical examination. A second round of interviews may also be conducted. Communications regarding this recruitment will be sent by email, and candidates will need to monitor their inbox/spam/junk email folder regularly to ensure they do not miss any relevant communication.

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency does not sponsor employment visas at the time of hire or during the course of employment. All applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
The Agency offers a comprehensive benefit package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit and employment type. This benefits overview is a summary and is not to be considered all-inclusive or applicable to all employees.

Retirement
California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS):
An employee who becomes a "new" member of CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 (and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date) will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.0% @ 62 benefit formula with a three-year final compensation in accordance with Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). New members (PEPRA) will be required to pay half of the normal cost (Govt. Code Section. 7522.30(c)) currently 6.75% of eligible earnings toward the employee contribution.

An employee who is a "classic" member of CalPERS, or a current member of another California public retirement system, who is hired on or after January 1, 2012, will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.0% @ 55 benefit formula with a three-year final compensation. Classic members shall contribute 7% of eligible earnings toward the employee contribution.

Social Security/Medicare:
Along with CalPERS retirement, the Agency also participates in Social Security and Medicare. The Agency pays 7.65% on your behalf (6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare), and the employee pays 7.65% via payroll taxes.

Medical
The Agency shall make a maximum monthly contribution towards the cost of his/her health insurance as follows:
Agency Medical Contribution
Health insurance is offered through CalPERS, and enrollment is optional with a signed Completion of a Health Benefit Opt Out and Attestation Form. Eligible employees who waive their medical benefit receive a cash incentive payment* equal to the monthly rate. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following enrollment.

*Note: Per applicable MOU/Personnel Manuals, an employee must be in a paid status for a minimum of sixty (60) hours per pay period to receive the difference between the monthly insurance allotment and the actual cost of his/her health, dental, vision and/or life insurance benefits.

Dental and Vision Insurance
The Agency offers two dental plans - Delta Dental (PPO) and Western Dental (DPO). Enrollment in one of the plans is mandatory. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following enrollment.

Vision insurance is offered through EyeMed Vision Plan and enrollment is voluntary. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following enrollment.

Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Life and AD&D insurance is offered through Lincoln Financial Group. Executive Management employees are provided with 1 time their annual earnings up to $300,000. Unrepresented Management employees are provided with an Agency paid $90,000 Life and AD&D policy. Unrepresented non-management, and members of the Supervisors', Laboratory, Professional, General, or Operators' Unit are provided an Agency paid $50,000 Life and AD&D policy. Enrollment into a basic $10,000 Life and AD&D policy is required and paid by the employee. Employees may purchase dependent life, for their spouse and/or eligible child(ren), or additional Life and AD&D coverage for themselves up to $500,000. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following date of hire.

Employee Assistance Program
Agency employees are provided access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides 24/7 assistance needed to help resolve life's challenges.
Disability Insurance
Short-term disability is available through California State Disability Insurance (SDI) and the employee pays 1.2% via payroll taxes that may be adjusted per calendar year. Employees covered by SDI are covered by two programs: Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave. Employees are insured by an Agency-paid long-term disability insurance, which will provide income for an employee who is totally disabled from illness, injury, or accident. The basic benefit provides for 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by deductible income, after a 365-day waiting period. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following date of hire.

Supplemental Benefits
Effective the first of the month following date of hire, eligible employees may participate in the flexible spending plan. This plan provides you with the opportunity to pay for certain medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses with pre-tax dollars which may result in a tax savings. Limited Term employees are not eligible for this benefit.

Eligible employees may purchase a supplemental insurance such as critical illness or accident insurance available through Allstate Benefits. Limited Term employees are not eligible for this benefit.

401(a) & 457(b) Deferred Compensation
Participation in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan is available through Empower Retirement. The Agency will contribute up to $60.00 per pay period as a matching contribution to a single 457(b) account of each employee who has made an elective deferral to the plan per pay period. Additionally, voluntary participation in the 401(a) Profit Sharing Plan is available to new employees, with enrollment limited to the first 60 days of employment.

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