Ditchrider I

Elephant Butte Irrigation District•Mesa, AZ

13d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

This is a safety sensitive position which is responsible for the distribution of irrigation water to farms within the District during Irrigation Season. After the Irrigation Season the position will work in other departments throughout the District based on workload and projects. Work schedule will be set based on needs of the District. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in farming, farm irrigation and construction work.
Basic computer knowledge is required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug screen, medical exam, and motor vehicle report in compliance with District insurance guidelines.
Knowledge of basic water flow or irrigation experience preferred; geographic knowledge of the District area is beneficial; must have knowledge of general office practices and procedures; must have the ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing; basic arithmetic; general office equipment and computer literacy; ability to work unaccompanied, exercise independent judgment, understand and respond to questions from the members of the District; maintain accurate records; demonstrate attention to detail; understand and follow broad or complex instructions; use initiative and independent judgment while recognizing when to refer matters to the attention of Management; maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred to assist members of the District.

Responsibilities

Ensure prompt and adequate delivery of irrigation water to District members within the unit assigned.
Required to maintain the integrity of the canal/lateral when either leaking or plugged using shovel, trash hook or other necessary means.
Required to stay within the Unit boundaries during shift unless prior approval from Supervisor.
Prepares water charges for all scheduled irrigations within the unit.
Contacts the members of the District and/or irrigators to receive daily scheduled irrigations.
Accurately enters data into the irrigation software during shift on all irrigation on and offs.
Reports any wastewater and arroyo runs that occur during the shift to your immediate Supervisor.
Report any known maintenance problem on the unit canals, laterals or drains to your immediate Supervisor.
Meters canals, laterals, farm ditches and farm irrigation wells as required.
Required to have physical contact with canal/river water as necessary.
Works with members of the District and/or irrigators on water delivery and/or charges.
Reports the relief shift of the current irrigation delivery status.
Provides rotating coverage in all units throughout the District for both days and nights, as assigned.
Responsible for ensuring unit vehicle is properly cleaned and maintained.
Assists in performing assigned tasks within the District during the Maintenance Season; skills required include basic carpentry, painting, concrete work, basic equipment operator (i.e., mowers), welding and turnout repair, basic mechanical diagnostic skills, and/or surveying, set grade/profile for Engineering.
Responsible for knowing and abiding by all department and District policies and procedures.
Complies with District Safety Program.
Attendance during scheduled shift.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.