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Position Title Salary Employment Type Notes

Heavy Equipment Operator (Maintenance III)

$26.58 to $30.61/hour depending on experience

Benefit Summary: Benefits_Union

Permanent Full Time

Position available

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, this position performs a variety of work activities that support the District operations, maintenance, and construction activities.  Essential duties include maintaining the District Main Canal, canal laterals and patrol roads; isolating systems and recording information on the District computer systems; maintaining the piping and valves within any District system; replacing turnout gates and other water diversion components; and operating a variety of motorized equipment such as pickup trucks, boom trucks, dump trucks, vacuum truck, graders, dozers, back hoe, wheel loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment as necessary including all vehicles/equipment that require a Class A CDL.

Minimum Qualifications include: High School Diploma or equivalent; Washington State Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement; Five years progressive experience at KID or 8 years progressive experience in construction, maintenance, landscaping, or other related fields; and acceptable Washington State vehicle driving record and criminal record.

Read the full job description: Maintenance III

Applicants must submit a KID application, cover letter and resume. Please complete the application below.

Option 1 – Email:

Save the application form on your computer; fill out the form; and email your application, resume and cover letter to lgibson@kid.org.

Option 2 – Mail or delivery:

Paper copies of the application form are available in the KID lobby, or upon request.  If you are unable to email your application and other materials, you may mail or deliver printed copies to:

Executive Assistant
Kennewick Irrigation District
2015 S. Ely Street
Kennewick, WA 99337