Irrigation Technician

IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION; Colorado; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Vacation days

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance including dependents

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Triview Metropolitan District in Monument, Colorado, seeks an Irrigation Technician to assist the Public Works Manager with irrigation system design, installation, maintenance, and repair. The role includes winter duties such as snow removal and project work as weather allows.

Requirements include 5 years irrigation experience, a Colorado driver’s license, and the ability to work outdoors. This position emphasizes field troubleshooting, system programming, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years of irrigation installation and/or maintenance experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot irrigation problems.
• Install and troubleshoot irrigation controllers and electrical components.
• Maintain and repair valves and pipes; perform winterization and blowouts.

Skills

Irrigation knowledge

Troubleshooting

Valve repair

Controller programming

GIS documentation

English proficiency

Tools

GIS mapping

Backflow equipment

Job description

Triview Metropolitan District is a special district in Monument Colorado. Triview Metro. provides water and sewer services, maintains streets, parks, and open spaces for the Jackson Creek area. Triview is governed by a 5 – member Board of Directors elected by property owners within the District. Triview sets standards and design criteria for construction of public facilities within the District. Triview has approximately 10,000 customers and maintains approximately 75 acres of open space with 12 parks.

Irrigation Technician

PRIMARY OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

Irrigation Technician with limited supervision assists in the management of irrigation systems for our district and collaborates with the Public Works Manager and Lead Irrigation Technician on strategies for effective water management programs. This position performs skilled work in the design, installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems. During the winter schedule he/she will assist with snow removal and other various projects weather permitting.

Experience Level – 5 years of irrigation installation and/or irrigation maintenance.

• Assists field personnel with diagnosing and troubleshooting irrigation related problems.
• Installs and troubleshoots diverse types and models of irrigation controllers, including electrical troubleshooting of all the system components.
• Maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots numerous sizes/types of control valves.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities and update GIS maps to “as builds”.
• Must be proficient in the following specific skills:

• Knowledge of how to repair Poly & PVC pipe.
• Water management.
• Sprinkler head and valve repairs, replacement, and adjustment.
• Irrigation controller programming, to include smart controllers like “ET WATER, Baseline, Weathertrac, SmartLink”.
• Copper pipe soldering.
• Backflow Repairs.
• Winterization and blowouts of irrigation systems.
• Repair irrigation mainlines.
• Rain sensors set up, troubleshooting and operation.

Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass a background check consisting of employment history, personal/professional references, criminal records and drug screening.
• Supervisory experience.
• Maintain positive client relations.
• Secure all materials and equipment needed, keep materials in good condition.
• Demonstrate dependability and efficient work practices.
• Must keep a professional appearance (uniform provided).
• Keep current with emerging industry trends through continued education.
• Must have the ability to speak, read and write English.
• Must be willing to do things outside of the job description (other duties as assigned). All Triview staff members help and support other departments when necessary.

Physical Demands & work environment:

• Irrigation technicians spend most of their working hours outside in all temperatures and weather conditions.
• The position requires bending, stooping, reaching, walking, and lifting. Especially when maintaining irrigation systems in the ground.
• Technicians should be comfortable with and have physical and manual dexterity to operate heavy equipment and the use of digging tools (backhoes, dump trucks, front end loaders, small and large trenchers, shovels, augers). Irrigation systems are sometimes buried underground and must be excavated to be maintained; Technicians should be comfortable working with digging equipment/tools.
• Exposure to dust, grease, noise, and chemical vapors is possible. PPE will be provided to employees.
• Ability to move and or lift over 50 lbs.
• Ability to be on call for irrigation emergencies.

Benefit Package:

• Salary depends on experience. Hourly rate of $28.00 -$38.00.
• Complete benefits package including matching 457 retirement plan.
• 12 Vacation days/year to start.
• 12 days of sick leave/year.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Paid health insurance including dependents.
• Dental and vision insurance available.