What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Technician position at City of Broken Arrow, OK?
Salary : $19.57 - $25.44 Hourly
Location : Various locations within the City of Broken Arrow, OK
Job Type : Full-Time Hourly
Location (Dep / Div) : P&R - Forestry
Munis Job Class : LABORER
Opening Date : 12 / 06 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : GEN
Job Description
Location : 6003 Parks & Recreation / Forestry
Pay Grade : A05
FLSA Status : Non-exempt
Under general supervision, installs, maintains and repairs City irrigation systems.
- T his position performs duties deemed to be "safety-sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City's policies
Essential Job Functions
Minimum Education and Experience
Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented with a minimum of three years of related experience working on irrigation systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Physical Requirements
Tasks involve the ability to exert exceptionally strong physical effort in very heavy work, typically involving some combination of balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 150 pounds).
An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the City of Broken Arrow policies, including the successful completion of a background check and drug / physical screening.
City of Broken Arrow is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected class. Broken Arrow is committed to reasonable accommodation, and a smoke free / drug free workplace.
2025 Employee Benefits Summary
This document is intended to give an overview of benefits offered to full-time, non-union City employees.
Benefit coverage begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
Monthly Rates : Retirement
Preferred Providers
Through our preferred providers, the City is pleased to offer anyone on the health plan access to medical services at no additional cost.
Paid Leave
Year 1 - 4 : 10 days per year
Other City-paid benefits
The City pays the entire premium for a term life insurance policy, as well as a long-term disability benefit that replaces part of your salary if you become unable to work for several months. The life insurance is equal to the employee's annual salary.
Through Community Care EAP, City employees and their families can call for help with a variety of personal, professional, mental health, substance abuse and financial concerns. Three free visits are offered each year, with a reference for ongoing support if needed.
This program is free to diabetic and pre-diabetic employees and spouses who are enrolled in the health plan. Virta's powerful program is shown to reverse Type 2 diabetes with coaching and nutrition management, leading to better health and reduced use of medication.
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
Additionally, all City employees may take advantage of reduced-cost and / or pre-tax access to the following voluntary benefits
Salary : $20 - $25
