Summary:

Operates, maintains, and repairs farm irrigation system components.  Maintains accurate irrigation records.

Essential Functions:

• Operate, maintain and repair irrigation system components such as electrical center pivot systems, surface irrigation, flow meters, air vents, flush valves, etc.;
• Operate and maintain complex pumping and pipeline systems; 
• Closely monitor all irrigation system operations, make adjustments or changes as necessary;
• Comply will all TNRCC permit regulations;
• Maintain records required by TNRCC regulations;
• Calculate application rates, acreage, flows, and volumes.  Follow water balance plan;
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment used in the construction and repair of dams, borders, unpaved roads, pivot tracks, etc.;
• Operate a variety of farm machinery used in cultivation and harvesting of agricultural crops; 
• Operate, set, and maintain spray equipment used for pesticide applications;
• Coordinate irrigation activities with farming activities;
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies needed on a regular basis;
• Rotate weekend duty and on-call duty.  Work Saturday and Sunday during weekend duty and be available on an on-call basis for the week prior to weekend duty;
• Notify supervisor immediately of potential TNRRCC permit violations; 
• Keep supervisor informed of the condition of equipment and machinery used on the site;
• Coordinate activities with others;
• Perform related duties as required.          

Qualifications:

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one to three years farm labor experience including work with irrigation systems; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:               
 

Valid Current Driver's License
Physical Exam Required

Knowledge of: 

• Operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, pumps, pipelines, valves, flow meters, farm machinery, and earth moving equipment;
• Knowledge of computer programs and software.

 Ability to:   

• Operate, test, and repair centerpivot irrigation system;
• Operate earth moving equipment;
• Develop and interpret irrigation plans, specifications, and details;
• Communicate effectively with others;
• Operate farm equipment. 

 Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds;
• Frequently walk and stand during shift;
• Occasionally climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces;
• Occasionally crawl when greasing equipment;
• Frequently reach at, above or below shoulder level;
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement;
• Frequently rotate upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees;
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing.

Application may be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock.