Hydrographer/River Operator

Summary: Under general supervision, the Hydrographer/River Operator regulates the flow and distribution of irrigation water to units, canals, and ditches downstream.

Essential Functions:

• Regulates headgates, turn-offs, and diversion to ensure the maintenance of proper water levels
  in rivers, canals and ditches
• Records meter readings and staff gauge readings
• Installs, calibrates and maintains metering instruments
• Ensures distribution system remains free from obstructions
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, river units, suppliers,
  board members & public

Other Duties:

• Prepares a variety of reports including but not limited to water delivery and encroachment
• Keeps supervisors informed of problems or issues related to the delivery of water
• Maintains and repairs District buildings, fixtures, grounds, water structures and associated
  equipment
• Performs related duties as assigned

Job Standards/Specifications:
Knowledge of:

• Basic Hydraulics and waterflow
• Basic arithmetic
• Mechanical principles
• Various types of water gates, diversion, and turnouts
• Methods used in balancing waterflow
• Geography of local area
• Proper work safety standards

Ability to:

• Respond and resolve complaints from river units
• Ensure that water is delivered in a timely manner
• Make accurate math calculations
• Work independently, without immediate supervision at jobsites
• Perform heavy physical labor requiring strength, dexterity, and agility
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and outside agencies
• Follow oral and written directions

Typical Physical Demands:

• Operate District vehicles in a safe and efficient manner
• Must be able to carry, push, pull, reach, and lift equipment, parts, etc. weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, and climbs during field maintenance and repair work
• Works in an environment with exposure to dust, dirt, cold swift flowing water, and significant
  temperature changes between cold and heat
• Communicates orally with District staff
• Uses telephone & computers
• Sits, stands and/or walks for extended time periods
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges with or without correction

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CalPERS and fully paid health benefits for the employee 

Environmental Factors:

• Exposure to extreme cold and extreme heat
• Exposure to wet and or humid conditions
• Work above floor level: some work on ladders, or other surfaces in high and/or precarious
  places
• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals
• Exposure to usually loud noise levels
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Irregular or extended work hours: Occasionally required to change working hours or work
  overtime

Desirable Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or
• Two years related experience and/or training, or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registration Requirement:

• Drivers License: Possession of a valid California Class C License at the time of appointment.
• Failure to obtain or maintain such required licenses(s) maybe cause for disciplinary action.
• Possession and proof of a good driving record is evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious
  traffic violations or accidents.
• The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended
  to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to
  successfully perform the job.

The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended
to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to
successfully perform the job.

***Click to submit resume for Consideration***

CalPERS and fully paid health benefits for the employee 

Salary/Compensation: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour