Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Technician Irrigation Technician Job Description

The Irrigation Technician must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of irrigation systems to include wiring controllers and valves, pressure testing, trenching/pulling pipe; installing heads, rotors, valves, operating equipment, ordering correct materials; and interfacing with customers, subcontractors, and architects, etc. Require minimal supervision and conduct all jobs in a safe manner and, if necessary, directing a crew of one other team member.

The Irrigation Technician must also attend to and complete all paperwork and administrative requirements related to the job while creating and maintaining a professional job atmosphere.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and must be insurable on company’s insurance policy.
• Minimum of two years of experience in irrigation services preferred.
• Thoroughly understands all aspects of irrigation systems as outlined.
• Able to operate company equipment: trenches, geo-ripper, wire locator, mini skid-loader, multimeter, pullers, trucks, tampers, etc.
• Able to perform daily preventative maintenance on company equipment.
• 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.
• Ensures all jobs are kept on schedule and on budget.
• Able to interact with clients, subcontractors, etc. in a professional and competent manner.
• Able to work with minimal supervision but knows when to ask for assistance.

• Physically able to handle the workload of an Irrigation Technician.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis without assistance.
• Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
• Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns and other environmental risks.
• Wear work boots, company uniforms, and present yourself in a clean and professional manner.
• Must wear provided company personal protective equipment (PPE).

• On-time completion
• Estimate to Project Completion
• Planned vs. actual labor hours
• Material budget variance (planned vs actual)
• Number of errors
• Site readiness (equipment, materials, labor, etc.)
• Customer satisfaction rating
• Safety

• Highly competitive salary
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• HSA Account
• Employer match Simple IRA
• Paid training / continuing education programs
• Company Reds, Bengals, FC Cincinnati & Concert Tickets
• Snacks, Gatorade, water provided daily
• Book club
• Shop dogs
• $24/hr based on experience