Job Description
Job Description
IRRIGATION SERVICE TECH
Position Summary
Responsible for the efficient operation and repair of existing irrigation systems. Expected to work in a co-operation with other crews and customers to complete a professional, quality project on time.
Primary Duties
- Responsible for servicing residential and commercial irrigation systems
- Maintains accurate records of parts, scheduled time, etc. and reports information to the irrigation manager on a timely basis
- To be available for work Monday through Saturday, as scheduled, and be flexible with hours worked as required by seasonal schedule and weather conditions
- Follows instructions of the Manager without deviation from it
- Installs projects per design; only making major alterations after approval from the designer and homeowner
- Responsible for the loading and unloading of trucks to ensure proper materials, supplies, and equipment needed for the job
- Train employees under his / her direction
- Ability to lay-out drawings onsite to match the designs form and measurements
- Customer communications courteous and as needed
- Promote Safety
- Troubleshoot all irrigation problems in field both electric and hydraulic
- Take responsibility for your actions
- Gain and expand a thorough working knowledge of irrigation materials
- Follow and enforce company policy
- Job not limited to this description
- Ability to repeatedly lift at least 50+ lbs. using proper lifting techniques
Objectives
- Ability to recognize and repair problems in the field and to achieve customers satisfaction in a timely manner
- Ability to reflect a positive attitude toward customers and fellow workers
- Work at a productive rate
- Make common sense decisions that ensures productivity and customer satisfaction
Job requirements
- Ability to read blueprints and plans
- Ability to operate and maintain irrigation equipment
- Be certified in backflow testing and certification
- Have a valid DL and be able to operate large trucks and trailers if needed
- Have good communication skills
- Be able to troubleshoot issues as they arise and evaluate priorities of job routines
Job Environment / Physical Requirements
- Exposure to occasional noise from power equipment, etc. (personal protective equipment available)
- Outdoor temperature conditions typical of Iowa through winter, spring, summer, and fall
- Outdoor exposure to conditions ranging from the sun, heat, wind, cold, snow, rain, etc
- Exposure to materials and equipment that can cause cuts, abrasions, etc
- Heavy repeated lifting (75 lbs or greater) required use proper lifting techniques!
- Repeated stooping, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, and walking necessary
Personal Equipment Required
- Appropriate clothing for the days work and weather following uniform code i.e., pants, shorts, gloves, boots, rain gear, etc
- Work Boots
28 days ago