Ditchrider / Canal Maintenance

Job Summary

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 49.44.240.
• 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 good 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 benefit for employees assigned a ditchride during the water season.