Zanjero Trades Helper 1st Year

Salt River Project; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt River Project in Arizona is hiring for a Zanjero/Trades Helper in the Water Delivery department. The role focuses on scheduling, distributing, and delivering irrigation water to users with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

You may be assigned to Operations or Maintenance and must be prepared for varied shifts, including weekends, with equipment operation responsibilities. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Arizona driver’s license, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Must possess valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Physical Agility Test required.
• Respirator medical certification, fit test and training required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, distribute, and deliver irrigation water to users on time.
• Operate delivery gates and canal facilities.
• Perform maintenance on facilities and related structures.
• Assist leadsmen and other crew members as needed.
• Work overtime and adapt to varying shifts when required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Pumps

Blowers

Chain saws

Jackhammers

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Location: Phoenix, AZ, US

Date: Oct 9, 2026

Requisition ID: 20567

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

Under minimal supervision, performs duties involved with the operations and maintenance activities of the Water Delivery department and the scheduling, distribution, and delivery of irrigation water to Association water users. Water scheduling, distribution, and delivery work activities include field and office work necessary to schedule, distribute, and deliver irrigation water to users in the proper amount and on-time. Operations and Maintenance activities include assisting crew leaders and others in accomplishing assigned work. Zanjero/Trades Helpers will be assigned to Operations or Maintenance as needed.

Any one position may not include all duties nor do the example of duties include all tasks, which may be found in the position of this class.

• Responsible for the safety of themselves and others, in the performance of work in a cost effective manner.
• May be assigned to other cost centers which may require different shifts and days off during certain work load periods including Saturdays and Sundays.
• Loads, unloads, handles and works with various types of construction and maintenance materials.
• Operates various types of equipment such as pumps, blowers, chain saws, jackhammers, etc.
• Uses and accounts for small tools common to carpentry and masonry as well as shovels, picks, and other tools of labor.
• Mixes and applies mastics, epoxies, concrete, plaster, mortar and other aggregate materials.
• Assists leadsmen in laying pipe, building headwalls, building forms, placing and finishing concrete.
• Under minimal supervision, is directly responsible for the daily performance of work with the scheduling, distribution, and delivery of irrigation water to users in the proper amount and on time.
• Operates, adjusts, opens and closes delivery gates, canal and lateral facilities; and starts and stops Association pumping plants under strict time limitations. Frequent and accurate measurement of water is an on-going and integral part of this position.
• Responsible for observing, taking action if necessary, and reporting all needed maintenance, repair and replacement concerning those facilities under the Zanjero’s control. This periodically includes light maintenance on schedule boards, distribution structures and works, and the painting and numbering of same.
• Required to operate a motor vehicle equipped with mobile communication and outfitted with specialized tools for water measurement, facility cleaning and related work.
• Will be required to respond to flooding calls and take appropriate action to alleviate condition and to minimize damage to public property and project facilities. Employee will be required to document actions taken in this process.
• Will be required to patrol areas during storm periods and make frequent reports on observations and measurements for flood control and protection of SRP facilities. Maintains complete and accurate logs on all pertinent items.
• Collects data used in compiling crop and livestock reports, facilities inventory and other work as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Employee must work safely and efficiently in the performance of their job duties. Must maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers and the public. Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and have the ability to accurately and legibly complete applicable paper work. May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime.

Education

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

Experience

From “1” to “2”, requires minimum of 6 months experience in operations, 12 months in classification. From “2” to “Senior”, requires minimum of 12 months experience in operations of which one month will be working directly with a Zanjero Scheduler or can demonstrate minimum scheduling abilities, and 24 months in classification. A valid CD is preferred. Senior Zanjero/Trades Helper must demonstrate minimum water scheduling abilities or equivalent experience.

Testing and Certifications

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver’s license.

Physical Agility Test

Appropriate respirator medical certification, fit test and training required.

Trades Assessment

For specific list of training certifications contact departmental manager.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.