Employment

Position information with job description links, and application link below:

Position Title Salary Employment Type Notes

Accounting Clerk (A/P)

$22.35 to $29.98/hour depending on experience

Benefit Summary: Benefits_Union

Permanent Full Time

Position available

Closes 1/17/25

Accounting Technician (A/P)

$24.86 to $32.47/hour depending on experience

Benefit Summary: Benefits_Union

Permanent Full Time

Position available

Closes 1/17/25

Temporary Carpenter

$20.92 to $26.58/hour depending on experience

Benefit Summary: Benefits_Temp

Temporary Full Time

Positions available

Heavy Equipment Operator (Temporary)

$26.58 to $26.58/hour depending on experience

Benefit Summary: Benefits_Temp

Temporary Full Time

Positions available

Shophand/Mechanic’s Assistant (Temporary)

$20.00 to $20.00/hour depending on experience

Benefit Summary: Benefits_Temp

Temporary Full Time

Position available

Industrial Mechanic

$33.96 to $39.07/hour depending on experience

Benefit Summary: Benefits_Union

Permanent Full Time

Position available

Water Off Seasonal Employee

$20.00 to $20.00/hour depending on experience

Benefit Summary: Benefits_Temp

Temporary Full Time

Positions available

Under supervision, the Accounting Clerk performs data entry and follows established procedures working in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, project accounting, inventory, records management, and other areas as required.  This position provides backup support as needed to the Account Technicians, Customer Service Representatives, and other Departments on established tasks within the scope of their expertise.  Tasks may include:  performing payroll functions; preparing, reviewing, and/or reconciling quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax reports; auditing or preparing accounts payable invoices for payment; performing assessment processing duties; providing backup for other accounting staff; and assisting customer service and other departments with administrative tasks as needed.  

Minimum Qualification:  High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years of accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, general ledger, or bookkeeping experience; college level accounting credits may substitute for part of the experience required.  

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Applicants must submit a KID application, cover letter and resume. Please complete the application below

Under general supervision, the Accounting Technician performs responsible accounting and administrative work in the preparation, maintenance, entry and verification of accounting transactions, documents and records in one or more areas such as assessment billing, payroll and payroll taxes, accounts payable, and miscellaneous invoices.  Essential duties may include:  Verifying, auditing, editing, and preparing payroll; administering benefit plans; preparing, reviewing, and reconciling quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax reports; verifying, auditing, and preparing accounts payable invoices and related documentation for payment; performing assessment and utility billing processing; providing support to customer service staff on accounts receivable cash processing; providing requested information for auditors; reviewing and processing unclaimed property to the State of Washington; maintaining petty cash fund; and performing special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years of computerized accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, and/or accounting experience in a double-entry accounting system; AA degree in accounting is preferred and may substitute for part f the required experience. 

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Applicants must submit a KID application, cover letter and resume. Please complete the application below

The Temporary Carpenter directly supports the Operations Foremen with District building maintenance and construction activities in one of more of the following specific areas as directed: cut, fabricate and install wooden and other structures according to specifications, construct form boards in preparation for concrete, and demolish and disassemble existing structures, construction and reassembly of structures.  Duties of this position include, in part:  General understanding and ability to read blueprints and sketches; assisting with measurements and calculations to determine materials needed; ability to work with lumber and other materials according to plans; ability to frame walls, doors, buildings using raw materials or pre-constructed items; and assist with the installation of concrete forms, pouring and finishing concrete.

Requirements: Proven experience as a carpenter; High School Diploma or equivalent; Washington State Personal Driver License with acceptable driving record.  

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Applicants must submit a KID application, cover letter and resume. Please complete the application below

The Temporary Operator position provides temporary assistance in operation of heavy equipment and dump trucks.  

Essential duties include: Maintaining logs and records such as vehicle mileage and equipment hours, rock materials hauled to canal locations, etc.; driving fleet vehicles; operating a variety of heavy motorized equipment such as pickup trucks, dump trucks, vacuum truck, back hoe, and wheel loaders; and inspecting and servicing District equipment prior to operating.

Required Qualifications:  High School Diploma or equivalent; Class A Commercial Driver License with minimum 1 year experience (Tanker and Hazmat endorsements preferred) with acceptable driving record.

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Applicants must submit a KID application, cover letter and resume. Please complete the application below.

This position directly supports the Operations Department with the repair and general maintenance of District vehicles and heavy equipment; assists with steel fabrication; and assists with general shop maintenance and preparing and painting District vehicles, equipment, and facilities as needed.

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent; Washington State Driver License with acceptable driving record; knowledge of and abilities in proper use of personal protective equipment, metal fabrication and repair, and painting methods.     

Read the full job description: Shophand/Mechanic’s Assistant

Applicants must submit a KID application, cover letter and resume. Please complete the application below.

The Industrial Mechanic position performs maintenance on the most difficult and complex vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair work such as CAT powered diesel dozers, graders, scrapers, and similar heavy equipment.  Performs pump and pump station rebuilds as assigned.

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent; Washington State Driver License with acceptable driving record; a combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities; two years of increasingly responsible experience working on CAT diesel engines and related equipment maintenance and repair duties; formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance including specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas-powered and diesel-powered equipment.   

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Applicants must submit a KID application, cover letter and resume. Please complete the application below.

The Water Off Seasonal Employee directly supports the Operations department with maintenenace and construction activities in one or more of the following specific areas as directed: Main Canl lining installation, distribution pipe installation.
High School diploma or equivalent, Washington State Driver License and acceptable driving record, clean drug screen and successful background check, and ability to lift up to 80 pounds are required.

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent; Washington State Driver License with acceptable driving record; clean criminal record.

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Applicants must submit a KID application, cover letter and resume. Please complete the application below.

Option 1 – Email:

Save the application form on your computer; fill out the form; and email your application, resume and cover letter to lgibson@kid.org.

Option 2 – Mail or delivery:

Paper copies of the application form are available in the KID lobby, or upon request.  If you are unable to email your application and other materials, you may mail or deliver printed copies to:

Executive Assistant
Kennewick Irrigation District
2015 S. Ely Street
Kennewick, WA 99337