Farm Irrigator

Tanimura & Antle • Yuma, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs irrigation tasks for row-crop vegetables, including driving irrigation tractors/RTV's with trailers, laying and repairing irrigation pipes and drip tape, monitoring pressure, water flow and booster pumps, inspecting irrigated areas to prevent waste, and ensuring all equipment is handled safely and maintained properly. This role is responsible for all irrigation operations and communication with management for vegetable row-crop production.

Requirements

• One year of irrigation experience.
• Able to read and write simple instructions.
• Communicate effectively in small group or in one‑on‑one settings.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic.
• Able to work with standard units of weight, volume, and distance.
• Able to follow detailed but straightforward instructions.
• Able to solve simple problems with limited variables.
• Requires regular standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hands.
• Climbing.
• Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring close and distance vision.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma (or GED) preferred.
• Mathematical skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all irrigation operations and communicates with management for vegetable row-crop production.
• Inspects, cleans, maintains and repairs; tractors/RTV's, trailers, ditches, drip tape machines, wells, booster pumps, and water distribution systems along with any other equipment associated with irrigation.
• Performs irrigation operations to lay and connect irrigation pipes or drip tape for pre-irrigation, germination, and growing the crop.
• Ensures that proper safety measures are utilized in the handling and operation of irrigation equipment involved with pressurized water, applied pesticides, and applied fertilizers.
• Inspect, adjust, and repair irrigation system for each area being irrigated to ensure adequate watering and to prevent water waste.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED