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Job Summary

The position of Ditchrider/Canal Maintenance is a full-time, year-round position responsible for the timely delivery and regulation of irrigation water to water-users on an assigned route and performing canal maintenance tasks. The position will be based out of the Blythe Watermaster section. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Saturday duty maybe required during the water season (March-September).

Essential Job Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

To perform the job successfully each essential function of the job must be performed satisfactorily. The following essential functions are activities that, if not performed, would significantly and fundamentally alter the position.

• Deliver and regulate irrigation water within tolerances allowed
• Visit each running turnout daily during irrigation season; maintain a time schedule for water users
• Receive daily water orders and maintain legible and accurate ditchride books
• Perform daily maintenance work on assigned ride during water season including but not limited to:
  • Keep ditch ride pickup clean and all flammables secured
  • Pull, tie and replace checkboards as needed
  • Maintain all locks and chains on ditch ride
  • Burn and/or remove debris on racks, walkways and on ditch rides
  • Replace, shovel and/or clean flower and divider boxes
  • Replace bent or bad weir blades
  • Replace and/or repair O & M Signs as needed
  • Shovel out and/or repair turnouts as needed
  • Paint re-lift pumps, pumping plants, railings, etc.
  • Communicate problems and concerns on ride to supervisor on a daily basis
  • Fix or replace staff gauges, walk decks, weed racks, weed fences (catch basins)
  • Control weeds using burning, spraying and sterilization on ditch ride and turn outs

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``` - Perform construction building and repair work to District buildings, canal systems, structures, turnouts and/or gates as assigned - Maintain and clean major and minor pump plants - Perform concrete form building and pouring of concrete for District projects - Operate light and heavy construction equipment upon training and as needed - Remove debris from behind radial gates - Compile and submit annual crop census data - Maintain a communicative working relationship with supervisors, co-workers & farmers - Maintain attendance - Perform related duties and responsibilities as required - Secondary function: other duties as assigned

Education/Certifications/Licenses

• High School diploma, GED or comparable education required
• Washington State Public Pesticide Operators License with a Right-of-Way and Aquatic Irrigation endorsements, or ability to obtain within 270 calendar days of employment
• Washington State Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Hazardous Material and Tanker endorsements, or ability to obtain with 270 calendar days of employment

Other

• Must pass extensive background check, including criminal history and pre-employment drug screen prior to any final offer of employment
• Subject to FMSCA random drug testing
• Must work Monday -- Saturday during the water season (March-October) 
• As applicable, must meet living requirements of the position or be willing to relocate to within 12-miles of the Frenchman Hills pumping plant