Job Description
Position: Irrigation Service Technician
Nature of work: Blue Ribbon employee in this class 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, main and lateral lines, drip line, bubblers, etc.; operating equipment, ordering correct materials; and interfacing with customers, subcontractors, architects, etc. Require minimal supervision and conduct all jobs in a safe manner.
Skill and educational requirements:
· Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
· Possess a valid driver’s license and must be insurable on company’s insurance policy.
· Have a clean criminal record.
· Legal documentation to verify employment eligibility.
· Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
· Fluent English in oral and written forms. Bilingual in Spanish a plus
· Certified irrigation technician (CIT), a plus
· Able to interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner on a daily
Responsibilities:
· Has a minimum of five + years of experience in irrigation service field.
· Thoroughly understands all aspects of irrigation systems as outlined above.
· Able to operate company equipment: trenchers, pullers, trucks, tampers, etc.
· Able to perform all daily preventative maintenance (PM) on company equipment.
· Able to read irrigation plans and drawings.
· Able to lay out the job site and order materials.
· Able to operate irrigation wire and/or ground fault locator system for controllers, valves, etc.
· Proficient in or able to learn Aspire software.
· Has the leadership capability and demeanor to effectively manage and direct a crew of one or two people.
· Meets or exceeds company production standards for irrigation service work.
· Ensure that jobs are kept on schedule and on budget.
· Ensure that all safety procedures are followed and reports any unsafe conditions to supervisors.
· Ensure all accidents are properly documented and reported immediately.
· Looks for additional sale opportunities and converts them into change orders when appropriate.
· Maintain a clean crew truck at all times.
· Able to fill out and process all necessary job paperwork, purchase orders, and time sheets, etc.
· Able to interact with clients, subcontractors, etc. in a professional and competent manner.
· Able to train an irrigation service helper and maintain a high level of morale.
· Ensures that job cost reports are properly analyzed.
· Thoroughly understands and complies with company policies, procedures, and SOPs.
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
