Ditchrider / Canal Maintenance

Ditchrider / Canal Maintenance

QUINCY-COLUMBIA BASIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT

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Winchester, WA Posted:

4/6/2026 -

Expires:

7/5/2026

Job ID:

235007839

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&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. Job Summary Company Details Company

QUINCY-COLUMBIA BASIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT

Industry Water Supply and Irrigation Systems Job Information Location Winchester, WA Job Type Full Time Employee Experience Less than 1 Year Career Level Entry level Education Level High School or equivalent Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Salary/Wage $27.16 - $27.16 /hour WA State PEBB medical/dental/vision insurance; WA State PERS retirement; paid holidays and vacation Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Job Shift Days (1st shift) Testing Required Drug testing/screening Background checks Motor vehicle record check Federal Contractor No Affirmative Action Plan No