Irrigation Technicians

Job DescriptionJob Description

Licensed Technicians *Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Must have a valid driver’s license. Two years of underground lawn sprinkler system repair and installation experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Must be knowledge and able to troubleshoot all types of irrigation controllers, valves, heads, wiring issues, etc. Experience with valve locator (Pulsar 521) a huge plus.

Technician Job Description: Nature of Work
This position requires knowledge of underground sprinkler systems. This position is expected to repair and install irrigations systems. This job requires physical abilities such as trunk strength, manual dexterity, and wrist-finger movement in order to perform the essential functions of the position.

Examples of Duties: The following list provides examples of the most typical duties for positions in this job class. Individual positions may not include all of the examples listed, nor does the list include all of the work that may be assigned to positions in this job class:

• Installs new drip and sprinkler systems.
• Removes old systems and recovers reusable equipment.
• Sets and maintains times on computer and electronic valve clocks; troubleshoots computerized electronic systems, irrigation controllers, solenoid valves, and heads of all types.
• Maps systems for campus-wide master plans; may review or make changes to contract specifications.
• May instruct others in minor irrigation repairs.
• Operates tractors and trenchers to install/repair lines.
• May assist in coordination with other departments or outside contractors.
• Performs other general grounds keeping and maintenance duties as needed and requested by supervisor.

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Irrigation/Drainage Helpers: Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Must have strong work ethic. Prior experience with irrigation/drainage is a plus but not required. Opportunities to grow and become a certified irrigation technician.

Helper Job Description:
This position will work closely with an Irrigation Technician to install/repair irrigation and/or drainage systems. The job will be physically demanding at times, requiring trunk strength, manual dexterity, and wrist-finger movement.

Examples of Duties: The following list provides examples of the most typical duties for positions in this job class. Individual positions may not include all of the examples listed, nor does the list include all of the work that may be assigned to positions in this job class:

• Helps Irrigation Technician with:

- the installation of new drip and sprinkler systems
- the removal old systems and recovers reusable equipment
- minor irrigation repairs
- troubleshooting issues

• Digs trenches for installation and/or repair of lines.
• Operates tractors and trenchers to install/repair lines.
• Performs other general grounds keeping and maintenance duties as needed and requested by supervisor.

Texas Waterboys Inc. services the following areas:
Dallas, Metroplex including, Park Cities, Carrollton, Garland, Plano, Frisco, Lewisville, Richardson, Allen, The Colony and McKinney.

Company DescriptionFounded in 1986, Texas Waterboys is a family owned business. Texas Waterboys has grown to become one of the most dependable and referred Irrigation and drainage companies in North Texas. Our mission is to provide the highest quality and service to our customers at the very best value with a fair price, conducting business by the Golden Rule with honesty and integrity in all our transactions.Company DescriptionFounded in 1986, Texas Waterboys is a family owned business. Texas Waterboys has grown to become one of the most dependable and referred Irrigation and drainage companies in North Texas. Our mission is to provide the highest quality and service to our customers at the very best value with a fair price, conducting business by the Golden Rule with honesty and integrity in all our transactions.

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