Operates, maintains, and repairs farm irrigation system components. Maintains accurate irrigation records. * Operate, maintain and repair irrigation system components such as electrical center pivot systems, surface irrigation, flow meters, air vents, flush valves, etc.; * Operate and maintain complex pumping and pipeline systems; * Closely monitor all irrigation system operations, make adjustments or changes as necessary; * Comply will all TNRCC permit regulations; * Maintain records required by TNRCC regulations; * Calculate application rates, acreage, flows, and volumes. Follow water balance plan; * Operate and maintain heavy equipment used in the construction and repair of dams, borders, unpaved roads, pivot tracks, etc.; * Operate a variety of farm machinery used in cultivation and harvesting of agricultural crops; * Operate, set, and maintain spray equipment used for pesticide applications; * Coordinate irrigation activities with farming activities; * Maintain inventory of parts and supplies needed on a regular basis; * Rotate weekend duty and on-call duty. Work Saturday and Sunday during weekend duty and be available on an on-call basis for the week prior to weekend duty; * Notify supervisor immediately of potential TNRRCC permit violations; * Keep supervisor informed of the condition of equipment and machinery used on the site; * Coordinate activities with others; * Perform related duties as required. Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one to three years farm labor experience including work with irrigation systems; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following: Valid Current Driver's LicensePhysical Exam Required * Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. * Knowledge of: * Operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, pumps, pipelines, valves, flow meters, farm machinery, and earth moving equipment. * Knowledge of computer programs and software. Ability to: * Operate, test, and repair centerpivot irrigation system. * Operate earth moving equipment. * Develop and interpret irrigation plans, specifications, and details. * Communicate effectively with others. * Operate farm equipment. Physical Requirements * Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds * Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds * Frequently walk and stand during shift * Occasionally climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces * Occasionally crawl when greasing equipment * Frequently reach at, above or below shoulder level * Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement * Frequently rotate upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees * Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing
Job Title
Farm Irrigation Tech