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DITCH RIDER
Job Summary
This is a full-time, year-round position. During the irrigation season, which is generally April through mid-
October, a company vehicle and company cell phone will be issued. Ditch riders report directly to the
District Water Master. Manage water delivery to district patrons accurately and fairly. Perform the day-
to-day maintenance of the water facilities on assigned routes. During the off-season they join the
Operations & Maintenance Crew and receive direction from the O&M Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities
Take canal gauge readings daily and report to management by 7:15 AM.
Prepare ride for water delivery by burning ditches, clearing debris, installing head gate wheels
and locks. Requires supervising an assistant.
Make deliveries to patrons based on water rights and direction from management.
Make entries on the computer daily, review records as time allows, and report errors to
management.
Report flooding ASAP to management, write detailed report providing pictures or other
information deemed helpful.
Respond to all phone text and voice messages.
Report all accidents involving District property and employees to management.
Inspect vehicles and equipment for safe operation daily.
Work safely around fellow employees.
Able to operate chain saw, use shovel, perform pipeline construction, carpentry work, and
concrete construction.
Dress appropriately for conditions. Work clothes should be long pants, minimum of short sleeve
shirt, and work boots.
Follow guidelines in the Ditch Rider Handbook and Employee Handbook.
Meet with water users as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum high school diploma or GED with basic computer skills.
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 Drivers License.
Live within reasonable distance from ride boundaries as approved by management.
Agree to be on-call 24 hours per day, 7-days/week, ONLY during water season.
Benefits
PERSI Retirement
401(k) Option
Paid Time Off
Paid Medical
Paid Holidays