Maintenance Tech - Irrigation

NTTA; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NTTA is seeking a Maintenance Tech – Irrigation in Frisco, TX to monitor and maintain the district's computerized irrigation system, ensuring proper schedules and plant sustainability while conserving water resources. The role involves repairing components, generating work orders, and supporting emergency snow/ice operations during events.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and 1–3 years of irrigation experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years irrigation/landscape experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain CDL Class B within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain Tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain an irrigation technician license within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain NTTA irrigation system and zones.
• Repair main line, laterals, drip lines, valves, wiring as needed.
• Generate work orders, plan and schedule tasks, and cost analyses.
• Participate in snow/ice events and emergency shifts.

Skills

Irrigation knowledge

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B within 12 months

Irrigation license within 12 months

Tools

Rain Bird IQ4

Job description

## Maintenance Tech - IrrigationApply: Maintenance - Frisco: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R26\\_00000284**Job Description**The Maintenance Tech – Irrigation monitors and schedules the NTTA’s computerized system-wide irrigation system to ensure proper irrigation schedules are implemented to provide adequate irrigation for plant sustainability while minimizing and conserving vital water resources. This includes managing and maintaining multiple irrigation controllers and irrigation zones on assigned roadway. In addition, this position implements all irrigation repairs, including main line, laterals, drip lines, valves, wiring, etc., necessary to eliminate any plant mortality due to lack of irrigation.*This position is designated as an Essential Employee and is responsible for duties that support public safety, the protection of property, and the continuity of critical business operations. As a condition of employment, incumbents may be required to work day, evening, overnight, weekend, holiday, and emergency shifts to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essential services.***Responsibilities:*** Under Team Leader’s direction, monitors landscape and irrigation assets and ensures maintenance and repairs are accomplished utilizing accepted industry practices.* Inspects, removes, replaces, and repairs irrigation systems and associated irrigation components. Assists with erosion repair/prevention projects and other repair/construction tasks. In the absence of Senior Maintenance Tech – Irrigation, specifies type of repair materials and calculating needed quantities for assigned projects.* In the absence of Senior Maintenance Tech – Irrigation, completes administrative tasks by generating work orders, planning, and scheduling tasks, generating reports and cost analyses, scheduling and documenting time and labor costs, monitoring progress, and assisting with appraisal and progress reports.* Participate in Snow and Ice Events by preparing, operating, and cleaning various pieces of equipment and vehicles. Will be required to work up to a 12-hour shift as part of the Department’s emergency operation.**Qualifications:***Minimum:** High School Diploma or equivalent.* 6-months/1-year training or education beyond a high school diploma.* 1– 3 years of irrigation or landscape experience.* Ability to obtain a Class “B” CDL within 12 months of hire.* Ability to obtain Tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire.* Ability to obtain an irrigation technician license within 12 months of hire.*Preferred:** Tanker endorsement.* Irrigation Technician License.* Experience with *Rainbird IQ4* systems. NTTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.### About UsNTTA is a political subdivision of Texas created to acquire, construct, maintain and operate toll roads in North Texas. As a customer-driven organization, NTTA delivers a safe and reliable toll system for millions of customers each year in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. NTTA is a vibrant organization with a highly qualified, energized and engaged team focused on achieving Excellence and we are looking for talented individuals to join us.**Our mission:** We are committed to providing a safe and reliable toll road system, increase value and mobility options for our customers, operate the Authority in a businesslike manner, protect our bondholders, and partner to meet our region's growing need for transportation infrastructure.