Assistant Ditch Manager

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED Certificate

Good Communication skills on the phone and in person

Solid Math skills

Organized

Solid decision-making skills and a motivated self-starter

Cell phone provided

Requires a valid driver's license and a clean, violation-free driving record for the past 3–5 years”. Class A CDL preferred but not mandatory.

Be willing to be on call throughout the water season

Random drug testing

Proximity: Must live within 30 minutes of Payette

Desirable skills:

Familiarity with irrigation

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift 50lbs

Have or acquire a Professional Applicator’s license and applicable endorsements. The timeline to obtain a license will be subject to terms when hired.

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions on uneven terrain

Day to Day Functions Will Include (but not limited to):

Assist with maintenance of ditches/canals/delivery, headgates, pipelines, etc.

Assist with other off-season maintenance such as burning, mowing, gopher hole repair, etc.

Perform aquatic control chemical treatments.

Perform terrestrial weed spraying and treatment.

Assist with District vehicle maintenance and other shop duties as assigned.

Time off during the irrigation season, typically April through October, is restricted. You must have management/board approval prior to scheduling time off during that time.

Work involved is typically outside year-round. Lower Payette Ditch Company strives to adjust schedules/work to avoid the most extreme weather conditions but working in inclement weather is expected.

Year-round gopher control

Benefits:

PTO time

6 Paid holidays

Retirement

Insurance-Medical, Dental, Vision and Life