Irrigation Operator II

Here’s The Role

Are you on the Gulf Coast and looking to join an excellent company that serves the local community? We are now hiring an Irrigation Specialist II! Based in Bay City, you will have the unique opportunity to work hand-in-hand with industry partners across Matagorda and Wharton counties. You will work with a skilled team and receive valuable training through on-the-job experience in operating and maintaining pumping plants, re-lift facilities, irrigation canals, dams, reservoirs, and water wells.

This position may have assigned responsibilities during natural disasters such as hurricanes or floods. Join the LCRA team and be part of our mission to enhance the lives of Texans.

• Operate, maintain, and monitor irrigation pumps using manual and SCADA system controls, as required.
• Troubleshoot to isolate and diagnose problems. Perform maintenance on pumps, irrigation dams, pump overhauls and related equipment.
• Maintain facilities, irrigation dams, buildings, electric motors and switch gear by performing painting, concrete, plumbing, electrical, piping, welding, carpentry and mowing tasks, as required.
• Coordinate water orders with pumping demand to determine the most efficient pump combination.
• Calculate, adjust, and control water demand levels to manage customer orders. Determine and sets return flows to meet system demands.
• Travel independently or with a small crew to various LCRA service locations as scheduled.

• Two or more years of experience in mechanical installation, maintenance and/or repair, or other relevant experience, including experience with electric motors, hydro metering equipment, heavy equipment operation, heavy equipment transport/loading/unloading, welding, or other relevant experience.
• Class A Texas commercial driver's license or equivalent from another state required for incumbents with heavy equipment operation and transportation responsibilities.

• Heavy Equipment Operation experience.
• Electrical/Mechanical knowledge or background.

Benefits that don't just check boxes, they make life better. From healthcare to wellness to time off, we've got you covered, so you can focus on what matters.

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources  or email lcra.benefits. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.