Canal Operator: Water Flow & Maintenance Pro

San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority; Mountain House (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority is seeking a Canal Operator to manage irrigation water flow through the Delta Mendota Canal and related facilities in Tracy. The role requires at least two years of canal operation experience and a valid California driver license.

Starting salary is $64,879.76, with benefits outlined in the selection process. Typical duties include ensuring safe water delivery, routing flow, and performing maintenance on facilities.

Qualifications

• Two years in canal system operation and maintenance of irrigation facilities for a water district or related entity.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safe and proper flow and delivery of irrigation water in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Maintains proper water elevations within various facilities to maintain proper distribution of water and to minimize losses.
• Patrols and safeguards facilities and equipment, noting unsafe or improper conditions or failures.
• Performs miscellaneous maintenance such as trash removal, signage replacement, fence repair, painting.

Skills

Two years canal operation

Job description

San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority is seeking a Canal Operator to manage irrigation water flow through the Delta Mendota Canal and related facilities in Tracy. The role requires at least two years of canal operation experience and a valid California driver license.

Starting salary is $64,879.76, with benefits outlined in the selection process. Typical duties include ensuring safe water delivery, routing flow, and performing maintenance on facilities.