Frequently Asked Employment Questions and Answers

What are your Business Hours?

• The Modesto Irrigation District business offices are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. MID is closed on these holidays.

How can I obtain a job application?

• Visit the MID Human Resources Department:
  1231 11th Street
  Modesto CA
• Download an employment application.
• Call (209) 526-7341 and ask for an application to be mailed to you.

What are the most important things to know about the application?

• MID accepts employment applications ONLY for current job openings.
• Fill it out completely.
• Each application must include your original signature. If you don’t sign it, the application won’t be processed.

What do I do with a completed, signed application?

• Bring it to:
  MID Human Resources Department
  1231 11 th Street
  Modesto, CA 95354.
• Mail it to:
  MID Human Resources Department
  PO Box 4060
  Modesto, CA 95352-4060.

Will you accept an application for a job that is not now open?

• No. MID accepts employment applications only for current job openings.

Why can't an application be faxed or e-mailed to mid?

• MID's application process requires an original signature.

Is a separate application required for each position applied for?

• Yes. Each position applied for requires a separate MID application.

Is there a specific number of applications MID will accept for any posted job?

• No. Recruitments can close at any time depending upon the number of qualified applicants.

Are written examinations required for all advertised positions?

• Not all jobs require a job-related examination. When an exam is required, the job announcement includes that information.   Qualified applicants are notified of the exam time and date.

After a written examination is given, how do I learn about the results?

• Contact HR by calling 209-526-7341, 3-7 business days after taking the test.

Does the Modesto Irrigation District have a Job Line?

• Yes. Call the Job Line at (209) 526-7364 for a recording of job information.
• Call the Human Resources Department, (209) 526-7341, with your questions.

How do I find out about MID Job Openings?

MID Job Openings are posted in these locations:

• On the MID web site
• The Modesto Bee (classified section), other out of area newspapers and trade publications.
• MID Human Resources bulletin board, MID lobby
  1231 11 th Street
  Modesto, CA
• Modesto Employment Development Department office
  629 12th Street
  Modesto CA 95354
• Stanislaus County office building:
  1010 10th Street
  Modesto CA
• The Haven Women's Center
  619 13th Street, Suite "I"
  Modesto CA
• King-Kennedy Memorial Center
  601 Martin Luther King Dr
  Modesto CA

How often are Job Openings advertised?

• MID begins recruiting applicants for a position only when a job is available.

Do you accept applications when there are no job openings?

• No.  When we receive an unsolicited application and/or resume, the document(s) are immediately returned to the applicant via US Mail.

If I have submitted an application for another job within the year, will you contact me when a job opens?

• No. Each job posting requires a separate completed MID application.

Are resumes accepted instead of an application?

• No. You must complete an application for each job opening. You may attach a resume to the application if you wish.

What are the entry-level positions at MID ?

There are a number of entry-level, career building positions within MID. Current entry-level positions are:

• Clerk I
• Remittance Processing Clerk
• Fleet Worker
• Accounting Technician
• Building Service Worker

View the list of jobs currently open.

What Employee Benefits does MID Offer?

View the MID Benefits Summary here.

Human Resources Department
Modesto Irrigation District
P.O. Box 4060
Modesto, CA 95352

Download the application here.