Welcome to Black Canyon Irrigation District

Job Summary

Operations and Maintenance Crew assist in maintaining the district’s properties, distribution and drainage system. They report directly to and receive direction from the Crew Foreman. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily inspection of vehicles and equipment for safe operation.
• Perform daily maintenance as needed at proper intervals.
• Ability to work safely around fellow employees.
• Shoveling, concrete construction, operating chain saw, pipeline construction, and carpentry work.
• Dress appropriately for conditions. Work clothes should be long pants, minimum of short sleeve shirt, and work boots. 
• Obtain Chemical Applicators License (if applicable) and learn to operate spray equipment.
• Any other assigned duties and guidelines set forth in Employee Handbook. May be asked to fill in as needed for any position including ditch riding. 

Qualifications

•  Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Be self-motivated with good communication skills.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Perform essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, accurately, and safely.
• Possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Possess a Chemical Applicator License and have knowledge of pesticide applications (if required when hired).
• Be able to work in group setting or alone as necessary.
• Live within 30 minutes travel time from district shop.
• Agree to be on-call nights and weekends as needed.
• Equipment experience is a plus.

Benefits

•   PERSI Retirement
• 401(k) Option
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Medical
• Paid Holidays

This is an hourly position, typical work schedule is 5-8 hour days Monday through Friday in the summer and 4-10 hour days in the winter, however some overtime is necessary. It is mandatory that each O+M position be on call for nights and weekends during the irrigation season as assigned. May be asked to obtain a State of Idaho Applicators License.

Find the PDF application here: https://blackcanyonirrigation.com/employment-opportunities