Sunset, UT | Canal O&M Entry Level

The Davis & Weber Counties Canal Company has a full time entry-level, canal position for an operation & maintenance person.

Under the supervision of the Canal Superintendent and/or the Lead Worker, performs a variety of duties related to the inspection, construction and maintenance of the canal system to ensure proper and efficient operation of the canal from the diversion in Weber Canyon through the entire system. This is a hands-on position that oversees the daily operations to monitor, measure, and maintain the flows in the canal and to foresee problems and respond to emergencies.

Dump truck, backhoe, track hoe, skid steer, mini excavator, tractor, mower and various manual and power-driven hand tools used in maintenance, repair and construction of the canal system. Ability to use computers and other technologies.

1. Receives work assignments from Canal Operations Superintendent and/or Lead Worker and works as part of a crew to accomplish most tasks.
2. Performs routine maintenance on large equipment, trucks and tools to ensure safe and dependable operation.
3. Knowledgeable of entire canal system and oversees system on a daily basis. Maintains an uninterrupted flow of water in canal. Keeps screens clean and free of debris; checks gates daily to ensure correct operation, measurement and flow.
4. Knowledgeable of canal telemetry system. Capable of using company computer to access water level measurements and other electronic data and respond to alarms. Ability to access and read GIS mapping.
5. Knowledgeable of all aspects of Emergency Action Plan in order to identify, evaluate and respond to all emergency situations.
6. Keeps an accurate record of water delivered to each head gate and from the river. Reads water measurement devices including Piezometer wells, and manholes to ensure accurate delivery.
7. As a licensee with a Non-Commercial Pesticide License with Right-of-Way and Surface Water Aquatic Endorsement, makes scheduled applications of herbicide into canal system.
8. Able to respond quickly to problems and emergencies while on duty or on call.
9. Makes out water schedules and works closely with Canal O&M Supervisor, water masters and water users.
10. Works closely with cities, Governmental agencies, contractors, various agencies such as utility companies and the general public to improve and maintain good relations and communications.
11. Must have good driving record and valid class A Utah State Commercial Driver’s License.
12. Required to work scheduled on-call on nights and weekends.
13. Performs other duties as assigned by the Canal O&M Supervisor and Company Manager.

The successful applicant will be be expected to obtain a class A CDL and a noncommercial Utah pesticide applicator license with aquatic and right of ways endorsements within 6 months of being hired. The successful applicant must be able to lift 90 pounds and perform heavy manual labor. The applicant with pipe laying and heavy equipment operating experience will be given extra consideration.

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