Agricultural Technician– Non-Benefited

Under general supervision of the Ranch Supervisor, the Agricultural Technician performs a

variety of duties involved in maintaining irrigation ditches, head gates, pumps, water recording

devices, ensures water rights are beneficially used in accordance with Wyoming water law, and

other activities required for the operation of City agricultural properties.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Adjust head to maintain allotted water flow within the irrigation ditches; keep head gates and culverts cleared of debris; and maintain ditches and other irrigation structures.

• Operate and maintain irrigation pumps.

• Maintain and read water recording devices and record flows as required.

• Operate a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems in a safe, accurate and effective manner with minimal supervision.

• Ensure all areas requiring irrigation are properly irrigated in a timely manner.

• Carry out activities associated with daily ranch operations. This includes but is not limited to fencing, building repair, mowing, etc.

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Maintain simple records and logs, complete reports as necessary.

• Protect water rights by ensuring beneficial use occurs and documenting this beneficial use.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience or willingness to learn a variety of maintenance, repair, and operation of irrigation and agricultural equipment.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid driver's license.

•Experience or willingness to learn basic water law principles.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years or older.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, push, pull, lift 50 lbs., distinguish color, and wear protective apparel; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, toxic substances, foul odors, wastewater, sludge, effluents, bacteria, viruses, and traffic hazards.

Applicants who are offered an appointment are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, drug screening test, and driver's license check.

The City of Laramie is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace per City ordinance.