Irrigation Technician

Wysocki Family Farms; Town of Plainfield (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Life Insurance & Short-Tm

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with {

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement - Past andFuture

Company-Provided Apparel Benefits

Job summary

Wysocki Family Farms in Bancroft, WI seeks a full-time Irrigation Technician to operate center pivot, corner, and well pump systems supporting crop irrigation on a schedule coordinated with the Agronomy Team. The role monitors water flow, inspects for leaks and clogs, and maintains accurate irrigation records while upholding safety standards.

Seasonal workload with year-round opportunities through off-season roles.

Qualifications

• Driver’s license required with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to use a laptop or iPad to remotely operate irrigation equipment.
• Attain pesticide applicator license within 6 months – company paid.
• Electrical systems knowledge.
• Motivated to work independently while monitoring irrigation needs of assigned crops.
• Basic mechanical skills to change tires, u-joints, gear boxes or wheel boxes.
• Background in Agronomy is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operates a group of center pivot irrigation systems, corner irrigation systems, and well pump systems servicing growing crops.
• Ensures proper water distribution to crops on an efficient schedule.
• Conducts regular inspections to identify leaks, clogs, or other issues in the irrigation system.
• Keeps detailed records of irrigation activities, water usage, and system maintenance.
• Ensures quality, health and safety standards are upheld.
• Assists with repairing and troubleshooting irrigation systems.
• Serves in secondary positions such as tractor operator, pivot operator or storage line supervisor.

Skills

Independent work

Electrical systems knowledge

Basic mechanical skills

Driver's license

Remote operation via laptop/iPad

Education

Agronomy background

Pesticide applicator license within 6 months

Tools

Remote irrigation control using laptop/iPad

Job description

Wysocki Family Farms is seeking a full-time Irrigation Technician responsible for operating a group of center pivot irrigation systems, corner irrigation systems, and well pump systems servicing growing crops to ensure proper water distribution to crops on an efficient schedule based on information provided from the Agronomy Team. The Irrigation Technician monitors and adjusts water flow rates to ensure optimal irrigation coverage and conducts regular inspections to identify leaks, clogs, or other issues in the irrigation system. Our Irrigation Technicians work in a seasonal business and take on short-term roles in the off-season to maintain a full-time work schedule helping to get all the work done.

Accountabilities

• Operates a group of center pivot irrigation systems, corner irrigation systems, and well pump systems servicing growing crops
• Ensures proper water distribution to crops on an efficient schedule
• Conducts regular inspections to identify leaks, clogs, or other issues in the irrigation system
• Keeps detailed records of irrigation activities, water usage, and system maintenance
• Ensures quality, health and safety standards are upheld
• Assists with repairing and troubleshooting irrigation systems
• Serves in secondary positions such as tractor operator, piler operator or storage line supervisor

Qualifications

• Requires a driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to use a laptop or iPad to remotely operate irrigation equipment
• Attain pesticide applicator license within 6 months - company paid
• Electrical systems knowledge
• Motivated to work independently while monitoring the irrigation needs of assigned crops
• Basic mechanical skills to change tires, u-joints, gear boxes or wheel boxes
• Background in Agronomy is beneficial

What do we offer?

Wysocki Family Farms offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both on and off the job, including:

• Company Paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with employer funding
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement - Past and Future Education
• Company-Provided Apparel Benefits

Bancroft, WI is an approximate 20-30 minute drive from the Stevens Point/Plover & Wisconsin Rapids area.