Agriculture Irrigation & Electrical Technician

Agriculture Irrigation Technician / Equipment Operator

Join a team that keeps Central South Dakota farming running. Put your electrical expertise to work where it matters most — keeping agriculture running. If you thrive tracing circuits, reading control panels, and solving electrical problems that stump others, this role was built for you. As our Agriculture Irrigation Technician / Equipment Operator, your electrical expertise is what keeps center pivot systems running and farmers' growing seasons on track.

From VFD drives and control systems to transformers and three-phase motors, you'll work on the kind of challenges that actually demand your skills. This is a hands-on, field-first position where your electrical knowledge is front and center — backed by a team that invests in your certifications and trusts you to get the job done right.

What You'll Earn

• Journeyman: $31.00 – $36.00 per hour | Depending on experience
• Without Journeyman: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour | Depending on experience

What You'll Do

• Install, maintain, diagnose, and repair center pivot irrigation systems in the field
• Troubleshoot and resolve pivot functionality issues — mechanical, structural, and electrical
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical control panels, wiring, and lighting systems
• Perform general electrical maintenance on facility and field equipment
• Inspect transformers, circuit breakers, electric motors, and other electrical components
• Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices and diagnostic equipment
• Maintain strong working knowledge of VFD and control systems and testing equipment
• Follow the National Electrical Code and applicable state and local building regulations

Stay Organized, Stay Efficient

• Track time and materials on each project and complete accurate, timely repair reports
• Maintain vehicles, tools, inventory, and rolling stock in clean, operational condition
• Perform daily equipment maintenance — grease, fuel, and fluid level checks
• Inspect equipment for wear or irregularities and report findings to supervisor promptly

Support the Team in the Field

• Operate forklifts, telehandlers, skid steers, and other small equipment as needed
• Handle, fit, and install pipe and associated appurtenances as directed
• Load, unload, and backfill materials; support pipe crew operations
• Prepare work areas ahead of crew operations
• Deliver or retrieve equipment from active job sites as needed

Serve Customers and Work Safely

• Provide professional, excellent customer service during all field interactions
• Support and conduct customer clinics and training sessions
• Follow all company safety rules, regulations, and state/federal standards at all times
• Participate in continuing education and training to develop skills and knowledge
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
  Associate's degree in electrical preferred
• Valid South Dakota driver's license (CDL preferred, or willingness to obtain)
• SD Electrical License — apprentice level minimum, or willingness to obtain
• Reinke Plus certification preferred, or willingness to obtain
• Forklift and small equipment operation experience
• Knowledge of VFD and control systems a plus
• Strong self-motivation, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly and perform sustained physical, outdoor work

Where You'll Work

• You'll be based out of our shop location in South Dakota, with regular trips into the field to service customer equipment at farm sites across the region. Expect a hands-on environment with a well-equipped shop and a team that respects your time and expertise. Safety is always a top priority, and proper gear is required at all times.

What We Offer

• Vacation and sick leave — available immediately upon hire
• Holiday pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Profit sharing
• Company-paid $25,000 life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance policy
• Paid continuing education and certification support (Reinke Plus, SD Electrical License)
• Competitive wage with opportunities for career development and growth

Why We Exist

• Morris, Inc. is a leading company in Central South Dakota delivering high-quality…