What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigator / Driver position at Merchants Landscape Services, INC?
Irrigator / Driver
You’d be responsible for:
- Work with irrigation equipment such as sprinklers, water lines, pumps, suction devices, valves and other plumbing equipment.
- Turns irrigation systems on and off as designated.
- Operates timers, clocks, and controls for sprinklers.
- Used hand and power tools to dig trenches and lay PVC and other pipes for landscape and sprinkler systems.
- Install, troubleshoot and repair valves.
- Dig shallow wells and install electrical pump.
- Rake leaves and prune shrubs as needed.
- May assist in various maintenance activities as required.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Mulch, fertilize, water, and prune flowering plants.
- Used appropriate machinery to dig trenches and pull pipes for new installations.
- Operate many types of heavy equipment for trenching and install wiring systems for water timers, such as mini-excavators, backhoes, and trenchers.
- Install and make repairs on PVC and poly pipe along with every sprinkler head imaginable.
Install, troubleshoot, and deactivate systems for the winter season months