Temporary Seasonal Canal Cleaner

Placer County Water Agency • Auburn, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

These positions are temporary, seasonal positions of a limited nature used for the Canal Cleaning and Vegetation Maintenance seasonal crews. These temporary seasonal positions are anticipated to be filled in early December 2026 with an expected duration of approximately six months, based on planned work for annual seasonal canal cleaning activities. These positions will work up to 40 hours per week for a maximum of no more than 960 hours during the seasonal assignment. These positions will be used to assist Field maintenance crews in the cleaning and maintenance of the Agency’s raw water conveyance system.

Requirements

• Basic tools used in maintenance and construction activities.
• Fundamental safe work practices.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Safely operate hand and power tools.
• Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Learn and apply safe work practices.
• Learn basic canal maintenance and repair practices.
• Perform physical work requiring considerable manual dexterity, strength and endurance.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Nice To Haves

• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of raw water canals.
• Remove vegetation, rocks and debris from ditches and canals.
• Clear weed and brush using power and hand tools.
• Treat weeds and brush with herbicides.
• Observe proper safety precautions and maintains tools, supplies and equipment, and the worksite in a safe condition.
• Assist Field maintenance crews in preparing the work site.
• Clean up the work area after the job is completed.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other Agency employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED