The full time, year-round position of Ditchrider/Canal Maintenance is responsible for the timely delivery and regulation of irrigation water to water-users on an assigned route and will also perform canal maintenance tasks as assigned.
Position Qualifications
High school diploma, GED or comparable education required
All positions within the District require a valid Washington State driver's license with insurable MVR (Motor Vehicle Record), negative pre-employment drug test and extensive background investigation
Class A CDL License with Hazardous Material & Tanker endorsement or ability to obtain such within 270 calendar days of employment.
Public Pesticide License w/ Right-of-Way & Aquatic Irrigation endorsements or ability to obtain such within 270 calendar days of employment.
Position Requirements
This position is deemed safety-sensitive and is therefore subject to pre-employment drug testing, including THC, per RCW .
This position is subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) random drug testing.
Must be available to work Monday–Saturday during the water season (March–October)
Must live, or relocate, to within 20-miles of any edge of the ride (approx. Rd 5 NW & Division to Rd 2 & Rd D NE).
Desirable Skills & Abilities:
Ability to develop positive relationships with the public as well as co-workers
Basic working knowledge of carpentry/construction principles, and of water systems
Ability to operate tools and heavy equipment
Ability to keep accurate records
Compensation: Bargaining wage schedule Group 1 (Step 1 $27.16/hr., additional steps per CBA); medical/dental/vision, basic life, AD&D;, and long-term disability insurance per CBA; paid holidays per CBA; paid vacation and sick leave per CBA; WA State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); deferred compensation match; seasonal commute in District vehicle fringe perk for employees assigned a ditchride during the water season.
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