Location: Lubbock,TX, USA
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