Irrigation Manager

gpac; Norwood Young America (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an outdoor, hands-on leader to run an irrigation operation. You will own day-to-day operations, coordinate crews, equipment, schedules and customer updates, while upholding quality and safety standards.

This role blends field problem-solving with the business side of the operation, requiring 4+ years irrigation experience, CDL, and proven ability to lead teams across multiple sites. Travel between job sites and extra hours during busy seasons are expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of irrigation experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Pivot irrigation experience is a strong plus.
• Experience operating and maintaining irrigation equipment.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and develop crews.
• CDL and ability to obtain/maintain required DOT medical certification.
• Ownership mindset—proactive and self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day irrigation operations and production.
• Plan weekly scheduling, crew assignments and equipment.
• Lead crews, train, and ensure accountability.
• Manage labor hours, productivity and project performance.
• Ensure job-site quality and safety.
• Plan equipment and materials.
• Communicate with customers and provide project updates.
• Coordinate with sales and other operations teams.
• Maintain documentation and billing information.
• Identify ways to improve operation efficiency.

Skills

Irrigation leadership

Crew supervision

Scheduling & planning

Problem solving

Safety awareness

CDL license

Job description

You know irrigation. Now you want to run the operation. This isn't a position where you'll spend your day sitting behind a desk reviewing reports. We're looking for someone who can take ownership of an irrigation operation: crews, equipment, schedules, customers, quality, safety and getting the work done right. You'll be the person connecting the plan with what actually happens in the field.

What You'll Own

• Day-to-day irrigation operations and production
• Weekly scheduling, crew assignments and equipment
• Crew leadership, training and accountability
• Labor hours, productivity and project performance
• Job-site quality and safety
• Equipment and material planning
• Customer communication and project updates
• Coordination with sales and other operational teams
• Documentation and billing information
• Identifying ways to make the operation more efficient

This role needs someone comfortable moving between leading people, solving field problems and managing the business side of the operation.

We're looking for

• 4+ years of irrigation experience
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Pivot irrigation experience is a strong plus
• Experience operating and maintaining irrigation equipment
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead and develop crews
• CDL and ability to obtain/maintain required DOT medical certification
• Someone who takes ownership instead of waiting to be told what to do

This is an outdoor, hands-on leadership position. Travel between job sites and additional hours during busy seasons should be expected.

The person who succeeds here will be able to balance five things: People. Production. Safety. Quality. Customers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.