Irrigation Worker - Seasonal

Department:
Storm Water

Position

Reports to:

Storm Water Lead Worker

Pay Grade: 8

Employment Type:

Seasonal Hours

Exempt/Nonexempt:
Non-exempt

Description:

Under the direction of the Storm Water Lead Worker, this position is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and inspecting the Plat A flood irrigation system, in order to deliver water to customers. Operates vehicles and hand tools.
This seasonal position may work up to 40 hours per week during irrigation season.

Duties:

• Inspect and remove irrigation blockages and debris, before, during, and after watering schedule.
• Follow a preventative maintenance program (cleaning and spraying).
• Understand and operate irrigation system and assist with the installation and/or repairs of the irrigation pipelines and related structures.
• Troubleshoot and solve irrigation water user complaints and issues.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with irrigation system users and the general public.
• Administer release of water into irrigation system and ensure that structures and pipelines are working properly to avoid risk of property damage.
• Monitor flows throughout irrigation system, adjust and inspect for potential maintenance problems, overflows, and misuse of irrigation system.
• Drive irrigation system routes day or night in order to haul off debris while checking flows.
• Ensure head gates are open to the different distribution ditches that coincide with watering schedule to make certain irrigation system users receive water according to schedule.
• Follow the Springville City Public Works safety program.
• Maintain and promote a positive work environment.
• Assist Storm Water division as needed.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be self-starting and able to work unsupervised day or night.
• May be required to drive personal vehicle.
  • Reimbursement will be given on a per mile basis if personal vehicle use is needed.

Must be able to:

• Read and understand written and oral instructions.
• Be available for day or night shifts including weekends and holidays during irrigation schedule.
• Follow and implement instructions.
• Work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Work well with the public while carrying out job functions.

This position requires the employee be able to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly; bend, kneel, walk, or stand for long periods of time.
• Have enough physical strength and agility to perform required work.

Drug screen and background checks performed.