Licensed Irrigator

Licensed Irrigator

CS San Antonio - San Antonio, TX

Overview

Salary Range $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly Education Level None Travel Percentage Heavy, 75% or more

Description

Licensed Irrigator in the Maintenance Irrigation Division

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Irrigator installs, maintains, operates, repairs, troubleshoots underground irrigation systems as well as completes irrigation audits. The Irrigator conducts inventory of tools, equipment, or materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available, and items are in usable condition. He/she completes requests for irrigation parts and supplies.

ROLE + RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the installation of new drip and sprinkler systems
• Set and maintain times on controllers; troubleshoot all aspects of irrigation system to include electrical and mechanical.
• Map systems for master plans
• May instruct others in irrigation repairs
• Operate trenchers and rock saws to install/repair lines
• Operate the vehicle safely over an assigned route/to the destination
• Follow all company safety, security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries: complete safety training and certifications
• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards
• Ensure uniform, company vehicle and personal appearance are clean and professional
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

LICENSES+CERTIFICATIONS

• State of Texas TCEQ issued Irrigation License
• Class C driver license with a clean driving record required
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
• Extensive knowledge of underground irrigation systems.
• Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect
• Ability to work on weekends, holidays and in emergency situations (i.e., may be subject to "on-call" responsibilities)
• A "can-do" attitude

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (all required to be done for up to 8 hours or more a day):

While performing the essential duties of the job, the position requires physical abilities such as heavy lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 50 pounds, manual dexterity, wrist-finger movement, digging using a shovel. In addition, working conditions include inadequate lighting, restricted movement, dirty environment, air contamination, extreme temperatures, intense noise, hazardous materials, or lifting or carrying heavy objects. The employee must be always physically coherent and aware especially when dealing with heavy machinery, equipment or while driving.