Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Service Technician

The Irrigation Service Technician must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of irrigation systems to include: wiring controllers and valves, pressure testing, trenching, installing heads, rotors, valves, main and lateral lines, drip lines, bubblers, etc.; operating equipment, ordering correct materials; and interfacing with customers, subcontractors, architects, etc. Require minimal supervision and conduct all jobs in a safe manner and, if necessary, directing a crew of one other employee. The Irrigation Service Technician must also attend to and complete all paperwork and administrative requirements related to the job while creating and maintaining a professional job atmosphere.

Irrigation Service Technician Requirements:

• Has a minimum of two years of experience in irrigation service.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and must be insurable by company’s insurance policy.
• Have a clean criminal record.
• Legal documentation to verify employment eligibility.
• Physically able to handle the workload of a Maintenance Foreman and/or Laborer.
• Have full range of mobility of upper and lower body.
• Able to life 50 pounds without assistance.
• Able to input timesheets on a computer or phone app.
• Able to represent the company in a courteous and professional manner.

Irrigation Service Technician Responsibilities:

• Work in various weather conditions for 10 hours per day Monday through Thursday.
• Able to operate company truck and all irrigation equipment safely and effectively.
• Able to perform all daily preventative maintenance (PM) on company equipment.
• Able to order materials.
• Able to read irrigation plans and drawings.
• Able to lay out the job site and order materials.
• Able to operate irrigation GPS locator system for controllers, valves, heads, rotors, etc.
• Has the leadership capability and demeanor to effectively manage and direct a crew of one or two people.
• Meets or exceeds company production standards for irrigation service work.
• Ensures all change orders or part usage is processed correctly.
• Ensures that jobs are kept on schedule and on budget.
• Ensures that all safety procedures are followed and reports any unsafe conditions to supervisors.
• Ensures all accidents are properly documented and reported immediately.
• Maintains a clean crew truck at all times.
• Able to train an irrigation service helper and maintain a high level of moral.
• Able to work with minimal supervision from Maintenance Manager, but knows when to ask for assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Referral program

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• No nights

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• irrigation service: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Bountiful, UT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person