HYDRO TECHNICIAN I

HYDRO TECHNICIAN I 

For Central California Irrigation District, the successful applicant will work under direction of the 

Manger to perform various water quality monitoring duties including water and sediment sampling, 

stream flow measurements and simple lab analysis. Pay range is a 15-step schedule starting at $22.11 

per hour to $38.56 per hour. Starting pay is commensurate with experience. Job description and 

applications are available at the District's Main Office at 1335 West I Street, Los Banos, CA, or at www.ccidwater.org. Applications and current DMV printouts will be accepted through 5:00 p.m., 

Friday, October 17, 2025. 

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA IRRIGATION DISTRICT 

HYDRO TECHNICIAN I 

Definition: Under direction performs various field water quality monitoring duties and groundwater monitoring duties as assigned. 

Examples of Duties: (1) Collect water and sediment samples; (2) coordinate sample chain of custody and shipping forms; (3) coordinate field sampling that may be required from outside consultants; (4) maintain flow measurement stations including stream gauging and electronic data devices; (5) test samples in District laboratory facility; (6) serve on land survey crew; and (7) sound depth to groundwater in monitoring wells. 

Knowledge of: Water measurement and sampling principals and procedures; safe handling of laboratory chemicals such as, acids, etc.; Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and graphs and Microsoft Word software, and navigation of the internet. 

Ability to: Work independently and cooperatively with others; perform heavy manual work including: lifting and carrying 60 lbs. up and down canal bank slopes; bending, stooping, crawling in confined spaces down to 24" in diameter; shoveling; lifting and carrying 60 lb. equipment on dry surfaces and through 6" deep mud; wade and work within irrigation facilities which are full of water; operate light automotive equipment; and collect samples any day or time during storm events. 

License: Possession of an appropriate California Driver's License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. 

Pay Range: This is a 15-step schedule ranging from $22.11 per hour to $38.56 per hour. Pay is commensurate with experience.