Drainage Equipment Operator

The South Columbia Basin Irrigation District is accepting applications for the position of Drainage Equipment Operator at our Eltopia facility. Experience operating a jet cleaner, boom truck, backhoe, vacuum truck, drill rig, and pipeline video inspection equipment preferred. Must possess or be able to acquire a CDL. Wage: $27.03 – $32.01 per hour. Benefit package includes medical, dental, retirement, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Applications are available at the District’s Pasco office located at 1135 E. Hillsboro, Suite A, Pasco, WA and online at www.scbid.org. Interested parties should submit an application by 8/29/25.

Performs duties as required to maintain the proper operation of subsurface drain systems within the District. This includes but is not limited to routine surveillance of the drain systems and recording inspection activities; maintaining and repairing drain lines, manholes, and other elements of the drainage system; replacing damaged or missing manhole inspection lids, top decks or manhole sections; removing sediment from manholes and tree roots or sediment from drain lines. Functions as the operator of drainage related equipment including but not limited to the following: jet cleaner, hydrocrane, backhoe, vacuum cleaner, drill rig, and pipeline video inspection equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.03 - $32.01 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person