Water Distribution Technician

Badger Mountain Irrigation District Job Opening

Position: Water Distribution Technician

Opening Date:  April 3, 2024

Closing Date:  April 30, 2024

Salary Range: $28.77 - $33.76/ hour DOQ

BMID operates and maintains an irrigation system that serves 4500 acres and operates and maintains a potable water distribution system serving 900 homes.

Job Summary: The Water Distribution Technician (WDT) is primarily responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the District’s irrigation and potable water distribution systems. This is a full-time bargaining unit position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A current Washington State Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Ability to carry at least 50 lbs over rough terrain and to perform heavy manual labor in all weather.
• One year of demonstrated operations experience with an irrigation or domestic water system.

Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of techniques, procedures, and safe practices associated with water utilities. Experience; plumbing, pipe fitting, underground utility construction, and safety procedures such as confined space entry, trenching/shoring techniques. Possession of a valid DOT Flagger’s card, CDL endorsement, Certified Washington State Waterworks Operator (WDM 1).