Posted: 11/15/2023
Salary: $20.54 - $23.27 DOE
Location: Forest Grove, OR

Job Summary: Operate, maintain, and repair irrigation systems & District facilities

Duties and responsibilities:

• Work closely with and report to District Irrigation Superintendent
• Turn irrigation systems on and off as designated
• Repair and replace irrigation valves and meters
• Repair and replace irrigation pipelines
• Assist in various maintenance activities as required
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety
• Perform landscaping and weed maintenance as required
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Ability to interpret maps and aerial imagery
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Ability to work independently or as part of a crew
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees, supervisors, outside contractors, and the public
• Interact with and strive to maintain good working relationships with water users
• Ability to operate motor vehicles, machines, and tools safely and in conformance with applicable laws, regulations, and District policies

Mandatory Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; at least one year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license with clean, safe driving record.

Special Job Requirements:

• Employee must live within (20) minutes of District facilities (Forest Grove, OR).
• Employee required to take off-hours emergency call-outs (including weekends)

one week per month.

·       Maintain CPR/AED and Standard First Aid certifications as applicable.

Pay and Benefits:

·         Starting wage: $20.54 - $23.27 DOE

·       Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), District contribution to Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), 10 paid holidays/year, 12-20 days paid vacation/year (based on tenure), 12 days paid sick leave/year, District vehicle.

A full job description and application can be found at https://www.tvid.org/

HOW TO APPLY: Candidates must submit their application, resume, cover letter, and a listing of at least three (3) references via one pdf file to bobby.nuvolini@tvid.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.