Irrigation Canal Operator II Field Technician

LCRA; Garwood (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

LCRA is hiring an Irrigation Operator in the Eagle Lake/Garwood area. You will work with a skilled team to operate and maintain irrigation canals, automated check structures, and mechanical equipment, with on-the-job training provided.

Duties may include assignments during natural disasters such as hurricanes or floods. Travel to service locations as scheduled; maintain irrigation canals; deliver water to agricultural, industrial, and wildlife customers.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in mechanical installation, maintenance and/or repair or related experience.
• Experience with electric motors, hydro metering equipment, heavy equipment operation, and welding.

Responsibilities

• Travel independently or with small crews to LCRA service locations as scheduled.
• Maintain a network of irrigation canals in Eagle Lake and Garwood service areas.
• Deliver water to LCRA customer base for ag, industry, and wildlife applications.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electric motors

Hydro metering

Heavy equipment operation

Welding

Education

Class A Texas CDL

Job description

LCRA is hiring an Irrigation Operator in the Eagle Lake/Garwood area. You will work with a skilled team to operate and maintain irrigation canals, automated check structures, and mechanical equipment, with on-the-job training provided.

Duties may include assignments during natural disasters such as hurricanes or floods. Travel to service locations as scheduled; maintain irrigation canals; deliver water to agricultural, industrial, and wildlife customers.