| Position Title | Salary | Employment Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Engineering Intern |
$15.74 to $17.96/hour depending on experience Benefit Summary: Benefits – Temporary or Seasonal |
Temporary Full Time | Positions available |
| Engineering Technician II |
$28.01 to $36.49/hour depending on experience Benefit Summary: Benefits – Union |
Permanent Full Time | Positions available |
| Maintenance I |
$16.77 to $19.51/hour depending on experience Benefit Summary: Benefits – Union |
Permanent Full Time | Positions available |
| Water Off Seasonal Employee |
$17.42 to $17.42/hour depending on experience Benefit Summary: Benefits – Temporary or Seasonal |
Temporary Full Time | Positions available |
| Vegetation Control Specialist |
$26.98 to $31.03/hour depending on experience Benefit Summary: Benefits – Union |
Permanent Full Time | Positions available |
| Staff Engineer I |
$33.21 to $44.16/hour depending on experience Benefit Summary: Benefits – Union |
Permanent Full Time | Positions available |
Position information with job description links, and application link below:
Summer Engineering Intern
Provides engineering intern technical support for a variety of technical field and office assignments under the supervision of the engineering department staff. Primary areas of responsibility consist of assisting engineering department staff with: AUTOCAD mapping and design drawings, engineering calculations, data compilation and verification, GPS and GIS related work, construction records and drawings, surveying, and any other duties as assigned.
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Applicants must submit a KID application, cover letter and resume. Please complete the application below.
Engineering Technician II
Assists in various engineering activities for the engineering group, which may include preparing comments for new development, construction inspection of contracts and permit6s, field surveying and field utility engineering/inspection for a broad range of technically complex projects within KID right-of-ways, easements, and other projects that impact KID infrastructure and facilities.
Primary areas of responsibility consist of plan review, preparation of comment for new development, construction inspection, documentation, coordination of work with private and public entities, KID approval of proposed construction data and correspondence. Visits construction sites as need to perform these duties.
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Maintenance I
This position performs a variety of work activities that support the District operations, maintenance, and construction activities with progressive improvement in knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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Applicants must submit a KID application, cover letter and resume. Please complete the application below.
Water Off Seasonal Employee
The Water Off Seasonal Employee directly supports the Operations department with maintenance and construction activities in one or more of the following specific areas as directed: Main Canal lining installation, distribution pipe installation.
High School diploma or equivalent, Washington State Driver License and acceptable driving record, clean drug screen and successful background check, and ability to life up to 80 pounds are required.
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Applicants must submit a KID application, cover letter and resume. Please complete the application below.
Vegetation Control Specialist
The Vegetation Control Specialist will apply aquatic and terrestrial vegetation control principles and practices for KID irrigation facilities. Projects include planning, development, evaluation, and final vegetation control project implementation.
The candidate selected for this position will be required to attain and maintain the applicable licenses for agricultural and right-of-way vegetation control, aquatic irrigation vegetation control, and animal pest control. High school diploma or equivalent, minimum of two years advanced education beyond high school, plus three years working experience in vegetation abatement required. Washington State Driver License and an acceptable driving record are required.
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Applicants must submit a KID application, cover letter and resume. Please complete the application below.
Staff Engineer I
The Staff Engineer I will apply civil engineering principles for entire water resource project cycles, to include design, development, project coordination, inspection, and project completion. This position provides civil engineering duties for public works, water system, subdivisions, drainage, roads, bridges, canal systems, and pump stations, and will interact with State and local governmental agencies, utilities, consultants, and developers to coordinate the effect of their projects on KID operations, maintenance, and facilities. The right candidate will have knowledge of engineering principals and practices; surveying principles and use of surveying equipment; applicable USBR, City, State, and Federal laws, codes, safety regulations, specifications, and standards; Washington State contracting and bidding processes; and computer programs such as MS Office, AutoCAD, GIS software, Civil-3D, and WaterCAD.
A bachelors degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and an Engineer in Training (ET) certificate is required. Also required is a Washington State Driver License and an acceptable driving record.
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Applicants must submit a KID application, cover letter and resume. Please complete the application below.
Employment Application submission methods:
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