Ditchrider / Canal Maintenance

Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District; Winchester (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

WA PERS retirement

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Deferred compensation match

Job summary

The Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District is seeking a Ditchrider/Canal Maintenance specialist for a full-time, year-round position. You will be responsible for the timely delivery and regulation of irrigation water to water-users on an assigned route and perform canal maintenance tasks as assigned.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Washington driver's license with insurable MVR, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with HazMat & Tanker endorsements within 270 days,

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or comparable education.
• Valid Washington State driver's license with insurable MVR, negative pre-employment drug test and extensive background investigation.
• Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials & Tanker endorsements or ability to obtain within 270 calendar days of employment.
• Public Pesticide License with Right-of-Way & Aquatic Irrigation endorsements or ability to obtain within 270 calendar days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and regulate irrigation water to water-users on an assigned route.
• Perform canal maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Operate tools and heavy equipment and keep accurate records.

Skills

Driver's license

Public safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Job Summary

The full-time, year-round position 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&DD, 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.