Irrigation Technician

Qualifications

• Reliable, mechanically inclined, safety-conscious, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to solve problems independently. Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical motors, pumps, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to make inspections to determine operating conditions and needed repairs for pumping equipment.
• Ability to work from blueprints, pencil sketches, or written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use a variety of mechanic's tools and shop equipment in the installation, repair, and maintenance of pump station equipment.
• Knowledge of 240/480 A/C-D/C control systems.
• Ability to read for comprehension.
• Ability to interpret and utilize a SCADA system.

Responsibilities

Installs, overhauls, repairs, services, and maintains equipment such as, but not limited to, pumps, motors, gas and diesel engines, meters, gauges, compressors, blowers, valves, and backchecks. Revamps pump stations, maintains 240/480 electrical system control panels. Maintains well motors and AC/DC control systems. Works with power tools. Paints equipment as required. Checks and adjusts equipment. Maintains service records. Perform and participate in safe practices of confined space entries. Submits requisitions for equipment and materials and reviews work orders for priority, clarity, and completeness. Distributes and completes work orders (CMMS) to appropriate personnel. Ability to lift up to 80 pounds. Performs other related duties as required.