What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Irrigation Tech position at City of Lubbock, TX?
Summary
Operates, maintains, and repairs farm irrigation system components. Maintains accurate irrigation records.
Essential Functions
- Operate, maintain and repair irrigation system components such as electrical center pivot systems, surface irrigation, flow meters, air vents, flush valves, etc.;
- Operate and maintain complex pumping and pipeline systems;
- Closely monitor all irrigation system operations, make adjustments or changes as necessary;
- Comply will all TNRCC permit regulations;
- Maintain records required by TNRCC regulations;
- Calculate application rates, acreage, flows, and volumes. Follow water balance plan;
- Operate and maintain heavy equipment used in the construction and repair of dams, borders, unpaved roads, pivot tracks, etc.;
- Operate a variety of farm machinery used in cultivation and harvesting of agricultural crops;
- Operate, set, and maintain spray equipment used for pesticide applications;
- Coordinate irrigation activities with farming activities;
- Maintain inventory of parts and supplies needed on a regular basis;
- Rotate weekend duty and on-call duty. Work Saturday and Sunday during weekend duty and be available on an on-call basis for the week prior to weekend duty;
- Notify supervisor immediately of potential TNRRCC permit violations;
- Keep supervisor informed of the condition of equipment and machinery used on the site;
- Coordinate activities with others;
- Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one to three years farm labor experience including work with irrigation systems; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
Valid Current Driver's LicensePhysical Exam Required
*** Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, pumps, pipelines, valves, flow meters, farm machinery, and earth moving equipment.
- Knowledge of computer programs and software.
- Operate, test, and repair centerpivot irrigation system.
- Operate earth moving equipment.
- Develop and interpret irrigation plans, specifications, and details.
- Communicate effectively with others.
- Operate farm equipment.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds
- Frequently walk and stand during shift
- Occasionally climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces
- Occasionally crawl when greasing equipment
- Frequently reach at, above or below shoulder level
- Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement
- Frequently rotate upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees
- Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing
