Irrigation Canal Operator (Zanjero)

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ED3 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, ED3 will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

IRRIGATION CANAL OPERATOR (ZANJERO) TRAINEE

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, this entry level classification will learn to deliver irrigation water and maintain water delivery records to agricultural customers and work to provide efficient scheduling and deliveries of irrigation water through the District’s canal system and all distribution facilities by monitoring, measuring, and adjusting of water flows, head and turnout gates, canals, and diversion structures on a timely basis.

Overall Irrigation Canal Operator (Zanjero) training takes approximately two to three years. Employees in this job series may not transfer out of the Irrigation Operations (Zanjero) Department until after being an Irrigation Canal Operator (Zanjero) for two years. Will work nights, weekends, holidays, and work alone, in all kinds of climatic conditions and be available for overtime and changing days off due to rotating schedule. The Irrigation Canal Operator (Zanjero) Trainee position will not be scheduled to work evening shifts until they have become sufficient at running all laterals. Once the employee begins working the evening shift, they will receive a shift differential if qualified by current Rules and Regulations, based on time of shift worked.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected commensurate with the needs of the District. Each employee is responsible for his/her own safety and the safety of others in the workplace.

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MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

Abilities:

Knowledge of:

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Preferred Requirements

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WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While Performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly must work within the following conditions:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

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Signing bonus

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: In person