Irrigation & Drainage Lead

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

The Irrigation & Drainage supervises agricultural water management with specific experience in technical irrigation and drainage design.

Operate irrigation and drainage systems including the service and light maintenance of pumps and power units. Oversee or perform all irrigation pipe repairs.

The pump runner is responsible for checking / maintaining pumps and opening / closing pump valves according to the irrigation schedule.

Performs maintenance and repair of the irrigation systems micro jets, drippers, risers and power units.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide irrigation services according to daily schedule.
• Observe / record pump and irrigation control system to ensure adequate water supply is being delivered (in / out gauges, Vacuum gauges, flow meters, backwash controllers).
• Maintain filter systems.
• Repair and maintain irrigation pipes and above ground PVC piping.
• Record daily irrigation logs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all pumps and power units.
• Manage drainage systems and flow of water.
• Provide support for contract irrigation maintenance crews.
• Trency, replace and grade soil.
• Understand water usage and be able to suggest recommended timing to help save water and lower cost
• Adjust schedule to maximize capacity and provide effective work flow
• Analyze and resolve working problems or assist in solving problems
• Keep the work area and equipment / supplies clean and in good working order.
• Back-up pesticide applicator or as needed to apply grove pesticides.
• Adhere and implement all safety requirements and regulations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Prior grove irrigation or nursery irrigation preferred.
• Numerical operations to calculate time and water volume.
• Able to see and read gauges to monitor irrigation systems controls.
• Effectively communicate and follow instructions.
• Perform simple numerical operations such as counting, reading and writing.
• Must be able to work effectively under time constraints and exercise good judgment under pressure.
• Proactive, capable of multitasking and troubleshooting, finding innovative solutions.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred.
• Valid Driver's License with clean MVR a plus.

WORK HOURS & ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Start and end time may vary depending on organizational needs and spray schedule needs.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Physical Demands

• Able to operate tractor / spray equipment.
• Able to independently lift objects not to exceed 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Able to sit, stand, bend and walk intermittently.
• Regular driving in off road conditions.
• Ability to work extended hours during the day and work on weekends as needed.
• Exposure to outside climate, including extreme heat and cold conditions.
• Must be able to maintain alertness for long periods of time in evening hours.
• Fine hand manipulation and dexterity.

COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND / OR REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DUTIES AT ITS DISCRETION. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Last updated : 2024-03-07