Installer

RDO Equipment Co; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Benefits package

Job summary

RDO Water in Santa Maria, CA, is seeking an Installer to diagnose issues, perform repairs, and support customers in the field. If you enjoy hands-on work and solving problems, this is a great fit.

You’ll keep irrigation systems running, install and retrieve equipment, document repairs, and follow safety procedures with a collaborative team. Join a company that values safety, teamwork, and continuous learning, with a competitive hourly wage and benefits.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude to assemble equipment and perform maintenance.
• Customer-focused mindset for field service and professional representation.
• Clear communication with customers and team while documenting work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints for installation and repair tasks.
• Basic computer skills for completing work orders and service documentation.
• Must have valid work authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, inspect, repair, assemble, and service irrigation equipment in the field.
• Assess customers in the field, provide service solutions, and ensure a great customer experience.
• Install and retrieve equipment, including drip tape, while maintaining related components.
• Document repairs, complete work orders, and keep tools and workspace organized.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Computer proficiency

Valid work authorization

Job description

Be the reason everything runs smoothly in the field. As an Installer with RDO Water, you'll help keep irrigation systems operating at their best by diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and supporting customers when they need it most. If you enjoy hands‑on work, solving problems, and making a real impact for customers every day, this could be the opportunity for you. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and continuous learning.

What’s In It For You

• $22.00 - $30.00/hr
• Competitive wages and profit sharing program to match your skills and experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being. For more details and to view these offerings, visit RDO’s benefits page.
• A company that lives by its core values: they’re not just words on a wall – they’re how we work, grow, and lead.

Why RDO?

Join the RDO Water team in Santa Maria, where your skills and experience will help provide industry‑leading irrigation solutions to farmers and growers throughout the region. RDO Water’s hard‑working customers value partnerships throughout the growing season as they battle the elements and other factors to produce a healthy yield. Ready to join the RDO Water team in Santa Maria and create value for farmers who feed the nation?

What You Will Do

• Keep Irrigation Systems Running: Diagnose, inspect, repair, assemble, and service irrigation equipment to support reliable field performance.
• Support Customers in the Field: Conduct equipment assessments, provide service solutions, and help deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Install and Retrieve Equipment: Perform drip tape installation and retrieval while maintaining related equipment and components.
• Stay Organized and Efficient: Document repairs, complete work orders, and maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work environment.
• Work Safely and Grow Your Skills: Follow safety procedures, participate in training, and collaborate with teammates to support overall operations.

What You Will Need

• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong mechanical skills with the ability to assemble equipment and perform maintenance functions.
• Customer‑Focused Mindset: Commitment to delivering great service and representing the company professionally in the field.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly with customers and team members while documenting completed work.
• Blueprint Reading Ability: Comfortable reading and interpreting blueprints to support installation and repair work.
• Computer Proficiency: Basic computer skills to complete work orders and service‑related documentation.
• Valid Work Authorization: Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• A Dynamic Environment: where no two days are the same.
• A Supportive Team: that’s as invested in your success as their own as well as opportunities to build on camaraderie throughout the year.
• Opportunities to: grow, learn, and lead in the industry.