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Position Title Salary Employment Type Notes

Operations Manager

$7,065.16 to $10,557.50/month depending on experience

Benefit Summary: Benefits_Exempt

Permanent Full Time

Position available

Summer Engineering Intern

$16.28 to $18.50/hour depending on experience

Benefit Summary: Benefits_Temp

Temporary Full Time or Part Time

Position available

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 Engineering and Operations Manager, the Operations Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of the daily activities of operations staff, including but not limited to, daily operations, maintenance, construction, facilities, safety, and other programs intended to enhance the operations of Kennewick Irrigation District and its water delivery.  Responsibilities include ordering and delivery of water from the Bureau of Reclamation into KID canals and distribution system, waste and spill of non-consumed irrigation water, and ensuring that KID water systems meet or exceed state and federal standards.

Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, with at least five years of experience in a supervisory role.  A Washington State Driver License with acceptable driving record is required.

Read the full job description: Operations Manager

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

The Summer Engineering Intern position provides 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 various tasks, including AUTOCAD mapping and design drawings, engineering calculations, data compilation and verification, GPS and GIS related work, construction records and drawings, and surveying.  

Minimum Qualifications include: High School Diploma AND enrollment in a college or university technical or science based curriculum.

Additional Qualifications :  Engineering or technical training or experience in irrigation district operations preferred.  AUTOCAD, Word, Excel, GPS, GIS, underground utility construction, and surveying experience preferred.

Read the full job description: Summer Engineering Intern

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

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