at Gem State Staffing in Pocatello, Idaho, United States
Job Description
Gem State Staffing in Pocatello are seeking a skilled and dependable CDL Class A Heavy Equipment / Maintenance Technician to support canal, irrigation, and water system operations. This role combines CDL driving, heavy equipment operation, construction maintenance, and irrigation system repair.
If you have experience in construction, farming, excavation, ditch maintenance, or heavy equipment operation, this is a strong long-term opportunity with steady work and variety in daily tasks.
Requirements
· Valid CDL Class A License (required and must be maintained)
· Experience operating and transporting equipment such as:
· Dump trucks, trailers, flatbeds, lowboys, decks
· Skid steers, mini excavators, loaders, backhoes
· Dozers, winch trucks, and similar heavy equipment
· Ability to safely load, unload, haul, and maneuver equipment
· Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
· Ability to lift, dig, repair, and perform physical labor as needed
· Willingness to work in and around water systems using proper PPE (waders/boots, safety gear)
· Ability to pass pre-employment screening
Primary Duties
· Operate and maintain heavy equipment used for canal, ditch, and irrigation system maintenance
· Perform excavation, grading, backfilling, and compaction work
· Clean, repair, and maintain canals, laterals, ditches, siphons, pipes, and culverts
· Repair and maintain headgates, pumps, measurement devices, and water control structures
· Perform emergency repairs on canal banks, roads, gates, and structures
· Load, transport, and secure heavy equipment and materials
· Maintain ditch roads, access roads, and right-of-way areas
· Perform basic welding, fabrication, and equipment repair
· Assist with carpentry, concrete work, fencing, and general maintenance tasks
· Apply herbicide/weed control (chemical applicator license preferred or ability to obtain)
· Remove debris, clear waterways, and support irrigation flow systems
· Perform equipment inspections and routine maintenance
· Keep accurate maintenance and safety records
· Support or substitute as Ditch Rider when needed
Experience Preferred In
· Heavy Equipment Operation (excavators, loaders, dozers, backhoes)
· CDL Truck Driving (dump trucks, flatbeds, hauling equipment)
· Irrigation / Canal / Ditch Maintenance
· Construction or Civil Maintenance Work
· Farming or Agricultural Water Systems
· Excavation, grading, and site prep
· Welding and fabrication
· Carpentry or general construction repair
· Soil, drainage, or water flow management
Preferred Background
Candidates with experience in:
· Agriculture / Farming irrigation systems
· Civil construction or roadway maintenance
· Equipment operation and hauling
· Utility or public works maintenance
· Engineering technician or soil/water conservation work
Why This Job?
This is a hands-on CDL Class A heavy equipment maintenance role with steady work supporting critical irrigation and water infrastructure systems. Every day is different—ranging from equipment operation and hauling to repair, excavation, and system maintenance.
If you’re a CDL driver with heavy equipment experience who enjoys working outdoors and doing skilled maintenance work, this is a great long-term opportunity.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
