Farm Irrigator

Tanimura & Antle; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanimura & Antle in Yuma, AZ is seeking a dedicated irrigation technician to perform irrigation operations for row-crop vegetables. You will drive irrigation tractors/RTVs, lay and repair drip tapes, monitor water flow and pressure, and help maintain pumps and distribution systems.

This outdoor role requires physical stamina, basic math, and the ability to read simple instructions. You will work with management to prevent water waste and ensure safe operation of equipment under varying weather

Qualifications

• One year irrigation experience or related field.
• Ability to read and follow simple instructions.
• Basic arithmetic and measurement using standard units.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Performs irrigation operations and communicates with management.
• Inspects, cleans, maintains and repairs tractors/RTVs, trailers, and pumps.
• Lays and connects irrigation pipes or drip tape for pre-irrigation and growth.
• Ensures safety measures when handling pressurized water and chemicals.
• Inspects and adjusts irrigation systems to prevent water waste.

Skills

Irrigation experience

Basic math

Reading and writing

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Role:

Performs irrigation tasks for row-crop vegetables, including driving irrigation tractors/RTV's with trailers, laying and repairing irrigation pipes and drip tape, monitoring pressure, water flow and booster pumps, inspecting irrigated areas to prevent waste, and ensuring all equipment is handled safely and maintained properly.

Location(s):

Yuma-Imperial Region

Areas of Responsibility:

• Performs all irrigation operations and communicates with management for vegetable row-crop production.
• Inspects, cleans, maintains and repairs tractors/RTV's, trailers, ditches, drip tape machines, wells, booster pumps, and water distribution systems along with any other equipment associated with irrigation.
• Performs irrigation operations to lay and connect irrigation pipes or drip tape for pre-irrigation, germination, and growing the crop.
• Ensures that proper safety measures are utilized in the handling and operation of irrigation equipment involved with pressurized water, applied pesticides, and applied fertilizers.
• Inspect, adjust, and repair irrigation system for each area being irrigated to ensure adequate watering and to prevent water waste.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Requires one year of irrigation experience. A high school diploma (or GED), preferred.
• Language Skills: Able to read and write simple instructions and communicate effectively in small group or in one‑on‑one settings.
• Mathematical Skills: Able to perform basic arithmetic and work with standard units of weight, volume, and distance, preferred.
• Reasoning Ability: Able to follow detailed but straightforward instructions and solve simple problems with limited variables.

Other Qualifications

• Physical Demands: Requires regular standing and walking, frequent use of hands and climbing, occasional lifting up to 100 lbs, and the ability to perform tasks requiring close and distance vision.
• Work Environment: Involves working outdoors in varying weather, frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions, and a generally moderate noise level.