Employment Opportunities
Relief Ditchrider
The South Columbia Basin Irrigation District is accepting applications for a Relief Ditchrider at our Wahluke facility. A successful candidate must live near or be willing to relocate to the Wahluke area and possess or be able to acquire a CDL. The wage is $26.62 - $30.55 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, Washington or can be downloaded below. Interested parties should submit an application using the form below or mail to P.O. Box 1006, Pasco, WA 99301 by September 12, 2025.
Relief Ditchrider Job Description
Drainage Equipment Operator
The South Columbia Basin Irrigation District is accepting applications for the position of Drainage Equipment Operator at our Eltopia facility. Experience operating a jet cleaner, boom truck, backhoe, vacuum truck, drill rig, and pipeline video inspection equipment preferred. Candidates must possess or be able to acquire a CDL. The wage range is $27.03 – $32.01 per hour. 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 using the form below or mail to P.O. Box 1006, Pasco, WA 99301 by August 29, 2025.
Drainage Equipment Operator Job Description
Electrician
The South Columbia Basin Irrigation District is accepting applications for the position of Electrician at our Eltopia Watermaster Section. General Journey Level Electrician (WA 01) or equivalent license is required. The wage is $47.07 per hour. The District benefit package includes medical, dental, retirement/pension plan, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. 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 P.O. Box 1006, Pasco, WA 99301. The position is open until filled.
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. An Engineer in Training certification is preferred. The wage is $40.56 - $51.55 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 the Human Resource Manager. This position is open until filled.
Applying for employment with SCBID:
To obtain an employment application, download the fillable form below. A printed application can also be picked up at our District office located at 1135 E. Hillsboro St., Suite A in Pasco.
Employment Applications can also be mailed to South Columbia Basin Irrigation District, Attention: Human Resources Manager PO Box 1006 Pasco, WA 99301 or hand delivered to our District office at 1135 E. Hillsboro St., Suite A in Pasco.
