Farm Irrigation Tech

Operates, maintains, and repairs Farm Irrigation system components. Maintains accurate irrigation records.

• Operate, maintain and repair irrigation system components such as electrical center pivot systems, surface irrigation, flow meters, air vents, flush valves, etc.;
• Operate and maintain complex pumping and pipeline systems;
• Closely monitor all irrigation system operations, make adjustments or changes as necessary;
• Comply will all TNRCC permit regulations;
• Maintain records required by TNRCC regulations;
• Calculate application rates, acreage, flows, and volumes. Follow water balance plan;
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment used in the construction and repair of dams, borders, unpaved roads, pivot tracks, etc.;
• Operate a variety of farm machinery used in cultivation and harvesting of agricultural crops;
• Operate, set, and maintain spray equipment used for pesticide applications;
• Coordinate irrigation activities with farming activities;
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies needed on a regular basis;
• Rotate weekend duty and on-call duty. Work Saturday and Sunday during weekend duty and be available on an on-call basis for the week prior to weekend duty;
• Notify supervisor immediately of potential TNRRCC permit violations;
• Keep supervisor informed of the condition of equipment and machinery used on the site;
• Coordinate activities with others;
• Perform related duties as required.

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one to three years farm labor experience including work with irrigation systems; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Valid Current Driver's LicensePhysical Exam Required

*** Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***

• Operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, pumps, pipelines, valves, flow meters, farm machinery, and earth moving equipment.
• Knowledge of computer programs and software.

• Operate, test, and repair centerpivot irrigation system.
• Operate earth moving equipment.
• Develop and interpret irrigation plans, specifications, and details.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Operate farm equipment.

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Frequently walk and stand during shift
• Occasionally climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces
• Occasionally crawl when greasing equipment
• Frequently reach at, above or below shoulder level
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement
• Frequently rotate upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing