Irrigation Operator II (may underfill)

Salt Lake City Corporation

11d • $22 - $29

About The Position

Incumbent operates head gates, monitors canal flows, and sets diversions to ensure proper flow to irrigation users. Patrols and maintains irrigation canals, head gates and diversions. Keeps records and schedules irrigation use. Reports to Senior Irrigation Operator.

Requirements

• Six months of previous experience working with public utility systems.
• Possession of a valid CDL Class A license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of irrigation principles and ability to do physical labor during varying climatic conditions.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools.
• Ability to work non-conventional hours and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area for problems including hazardous spills, repairing canal breakthroughs, correcting overflows or removing obstructions.
• Operates overflow and diversion structures.
• Cleans and repairs diversion gates and structures, head gates, ditches and canal banks.
• Trims and removes trees and grasses.
• Works with and may direct other maintenance crews in repairs to system.
• Operates head gates, diversions and flumes on the canal system.
• Provides adequate flow and monitors same.
• Keeps accurate records of water users, dates and times and notifies users of allocated time.
• During irrigation season, works irregular hours and may be on periodic stand-by.
• Responds to emergencies and exercises good judgment concerning canal conditions.
• Operates vehicles to patrol and operate irrigation system.
• Operates equipment including trash truck, dump trucks, tractors, mowers, rubber tired loader, chain saws, weed trimmers and various hand tools.
• Pulls equipment trailers.
• May act as the water master for the Parley's Exchange Irrigation System.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
• 12 vacation days to start
• 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday
• Up to 80 hours personal leave annually
• Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees