Definition: Under direction to perform skilled and unskilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of District facilities and to do related work as required. 

Examples of Duties: (1) Sprays ditches and canals; (2) operate equipment such as mowers, trucks, sprayers, pickups and similar light automotive equipment; (3) mows ditches in clearing grass and weeds to insure proper water flow; (4) cleans canals of debris; (5) pours and finishes reinforced concrete; (6) and operates de-watering pumps.

Knowledge of: Operating principles and maintenance requirements of irrigation systems, constructions tools, equipment, and techniques commonly used in installation of irrigation system facilities in addition to safe working practices.

Ability To: Work independently and cooperatively with others; perform heavy manual work including: lifting and carrying concrete bags weighing 90 lbs. each up and down canal bank slopes; bending, stooping, crawling in confined spaces down to 24" in diameter; shoveling' lifting and carrying 75 lb. portable pumps on dry surfaces and through 6" deep mud; wade and work within irrigation facilities which are full of water; operate light automotive equipment; do skilled work in the building of forms and the pouring and finishing of concrete; and keep simple records of materials used in time spent.

License: Possession of an appropriate California Driver's license issued by the state Department of Motor Vehicles.

Employment Experience: Ability to read and write at the level required for a successful job performance and two years experience in the construction and maintenance of irrigation system facilities.

Pay Range: Pay range is a 5-step schedule starting at $21.31 per hour to $25.57 per hour.