Employment Opportunities
Engineer
The South Columbia Basin Irrigation District is accepting applications for the position of Engineer. A bachelor’s degree in agriculture or civil engineering is required. Engineer in training certificate is preferred. The wage range is $43.61 - $55.43 per hour depending on qualifications. The District benefit package includes medical, dental, retirement, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Interested parties should submit a resume and letter of interest to HR Manager, P.O. Box 1006, Pasco, WA 99301. Open until filled.
Assistant Watermaster Clerk (two positions)
The South Columbia Basin Irrigation District is accepting applications for part-time Assistant Watermaster Clerks at our Eltopia and Wahluke offices. The schedule is 8 hours per week on Saturday. Duties include telephone coverage, radio communication, water reports, inventory tracking, data entry, and filing. Qualifications preferred are customer service, administrative support, and general computer skills. The wage is $19.47 - $25.90 per hour depending on qualifications. Applications are available at the District’s Pasco office (1135 E. Hillsboro, Suite A) or can be downloaded below. Interested parties should submit an application to Human Resources Manager, PO Box 1006, Pasco, WA 99301 by February 6, 2026.
Assistant Watermaster Clerk Job Description
Aquatics Technician
The South Columbia Basin Irrigation District is accepting applications for the position of Aquatics Technician. This position provides assistance with the implementation of various vegetation management and weed control programs. An associate’s degree in agriculture or a related field, three years of directly applicable work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. The wage is $25.83 - $33.98 per hour depending on qualifications. The District benefit package includes medical, dental, retirement, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave. Interested parties should submit a resume and letter of interest to HR Manager, P.O. Box 1006, Pasco, WA 99301 by January 23, 2026.
Aquatics Technician Job Description
MECHANIC
The South Columbia Basin Irrigation District is accepting applications for the position of Mechanic at our Wahluke facility. The qualifications are ability to maintain, diagnose, and repair all types of vehicles and machinery including automotive, heavy equipment, and on-highway trucks. A two-year certificate from college or technical school in auto or diesel technology is preferred. The wage range is $30.19 - $35.37 per hour. The District benefit package includes medical, dental, retirement, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Applications are available at the District’s Pasco office located at 1135 E. Hillsboro, Suite A, Pasco, WA or can be downloaded below. Interested parties should submit an application to PO Box 1006, Pasco, WA 99301 by January 30, 2026.
Canal Maintenance Worker
The South Columbia Basin Irrigation District is accepting applications for two Canal Maintenance Worker positions at our Langford facility. A candidate must possess or be able to acquire a CDL. The wage range is $26.12 – $30.21 per hour. The district benefit package includes medical, dental, retirement, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Applications are available at the District’s Pasco office located at 1135 E. Hillsboro, Suite A, Pasco, WA or can be downloaded below. Interested parties should submit an application to P.O. Box 1006, Pasco, WA 99301 by January 30, 2026.
Canal Maintenance Worker Job Description
Applying for employment with SCBID:
To obtain an employment application, download the fillable form below. A printed application is available at our District office located at 1135 E. Hillsboro St., Suite A in Pasco, Washington.
Employment Applications and/or resumes can be submitted using the following methods:
Submit using the form below
Mail to South Columbia Basin Irrigation District, Attention: Human Resources Manager PO Box 1006 Pasco, WA 99301
Hand delivered to our District office at 1135 E. Hillsboro St., Suite A in Pasco, Washington.
