Ditch Rider
Employer
28321 Juniper Road (including worksites within a 10-mile radius)
Bruneau, ID 83604
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties in connection with the operation and maintenance of ditches, canals, and waterways used exclusively for supplying and storing water for farming purposes.
The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period will be related to controlling/maintaining the irrigation system to convey water to farms in assigned area for irrigating fields and crops.
Duties will include the following responsibilities: operate, maintain, and repair canals, waterways, pumps, irrigation systems, facilities, etc.; communicate with water users to determine quantity of water needed, and time and duration of delivery; compute and requisition quantity of water required; measure or estimate diversions of water from canals and to water users; patrol assigned area by foot or motor vehicle to detect leaks, breaks, weak areas, or obstructions, and damage to irrigation system; maintain canal roads; write reports and record daily deliveries, number of users, amount of water used, and other data required by law or company; prepare reports on condition of system and equipment, and replacements or repairs needed; maintain inventory of property and supplies; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on machinery/equipment; may mix and/or spray chemicals (according to appropriate restrictive use laws, when/if applicable) and keep accurate records regarding application; remove undesirable and excess growth; paint/repair/maintain structures; replace/repair fencing; perform general cleanup; drive, load/unload trucks; operate vehicle, motor bike, or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; perform any other duties necessary to maintain and operate the waterways and irrigation systems; may travel to town to pick up/deliver parts, supplies, etc.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 20 days experience with basic irrigation work and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Due to the nature of the job and the requirement to drive on public roads, applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license within 10 days of hire.