Farm Irrigation & Heavy Equipment Specialist

City-of-Lubbock,-T; Lubbock (TX); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

City of Lubbock seeks a skilled agricultural equipment technician responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing heavy equipment and center-pivot irrigation systems across large farming operations.

You will perform routine maintenance, assist with planting, irrigation, harvesting, and coordinate with farm management while adhering to safety, CDL requirements, and state regulations. Strong mechanical aptitude and physical stamina are essential.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1–3 years farm labor experience including operation, maintenance and repair of center pivot irrigation systems.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License; CDL preferred
• Physical exam required
• Ability to learn, understand and follow TCEQ wastewater permit
• Experience with heavy agricultural equipment and irrigation systems
• Knowledge of pumps, pipelines, valves and flow meters

Responsabilidades

• Operate, maintain and repair heavy agricultural equipment and center-pivot irrigation systems
• Inspect equipment regularly and perform routine maintenance
• Assist with planting, irrigating, and harvesting crops
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies
• Coordinate irrigation activities with farming operations
• Rotate weekend duty and on-call duties

Conhecimentos

Heavy equipment operation

Center pivot irrigation

Pumps and pipelines

Flow meters

Descrição da oferta de emprego

City of Lubbock seeks a skilled agricultural equipment technician responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing heavy equipment and center-pivot irrigation systems across large farming operations.

You will perform routine maintenance, assist with planting, irrigation, harvesting, and coordinate with farm management while adhering to safety, CDL requirements, and state regulations. Strong mechanical aptitude and physical stamina are essential.