Irrigation Technician

Responsibilities

An Irrigation Technician is responsible for detecting and reporting atypical conditions such as damaged, malfunctioning, and tampered water and electric meters; detecting and reporting leaks, exposed wiring, and other safety hazards. The incumbent exercises independent judgment in decisions related to flood irrigation and meter maintenance and moves efficiently through the day’s work assignments.

The role may include operating small construction equipment such as a mini excavator and hand‑held power equipment (grinders, saws, drills, torches, and pumps). The technician maintains effective communication with coworkers, City employees, and the general public. Work includes safe and efficient delivery of flood irrigation water, one to two weeks per month, and maintenance and repair of the irrigation system involving general manual labor and equipment.

Outside irrigation periods, staff performs meter maintenance functions such as cleanout, resetting, and replacing water meter boxes; and vegetation trimming around gas, electric, and water meters for easy access. The technician creates and completes work orders through applications including CMMS (City Works), MS Access, and Mobile Dispatch. They identify, locate, and mark the location of City of Mesa irrigation utilities to minimize accidental damage or disruption during construction.

Incumbents must be willing to work scheduled hours outside of normal business hours.

Adverse weather, intermittent exposure to dogs and poisonous insects, and driving in heavy traffic. The position receives limited supervision from the Field Supervisor – Customer Service Operations and is FLSA nonexempt.

All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

• High school graduation or GED.
• One year of experience in general maintenance or construction work, and/or experience in the maintenance and minor repair, or reading, of water and/or gas meters.

• Valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date.
• Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Fingerprint Clearance Card within six months of hire or promotion date and ongoing maintenance of clearance.

• Computer experience including data entry (Access or other database system), CIS, and spreadsheets (Excel).
• Customer service experience in an outdoor service work environment.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance and repair activities.