LICENSED IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN (FULL TIME)

Compass Group • College Station, TX

101d • $18 - $25

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for a full time LICENSED IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN position. Location: TAMU - 600 Agronomy Road, College Station, TX 77843. (Openings at other locations within school district available) Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time schedule; Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. More details upon interview. (Full and Part Time with the flexibility to meet most scheduling needs) Requirement: Prior TCEQ irrigation license, irrigation experience, and wire knowledge are required. Pay Range: $18.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour. Perks: SSC invests in our employees with training and growth opportunities, but the benefits don’t stop there, SSC offers a comprehensive benefits package and we are also excited to offer same day pay! At SSC we truly believe that our people are our greatest asset!

Requirements

• Two years of experience in irrigation repairs.
• Valid State Irrigation Technician License.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to operate irrigation-related equipment.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Repairs existing underground sprinkler and drip systems, including malfunctioning heads and nozzles.
• Adjusts spray heads for correct coverage.
• Implements and adjusts irrigation schedules as directed by Irrigation Supervisor.
• Replaces malfunctioning valves and pressure control devices; adjusts water flow and repair.
• Replaces PVC lateral lines and PVC and iron constant pressure water supply lines.
• Inspects irrigated areas and routinely exercises irrigation systems to test for malfunctions, breaks and wetting coverage of lawns, trees, shrubs and ground covers.
• Installs new systems and modifies old systems according to plans or blueprints.
• Prepares site with trenching equipment or hand digging.
• Lays, cuts, prepares and glues PVC pipe and fittings; inserts valves and connects to controller; inserts and sets sprinkler heads.
• Backfills trenches and levels soil surface.
• Operates various types of equipment including trenchers or small tractors, hand-held power equipment and hand tools.
• Maintains records for all work or services performed.
• Mitigates all irrigation-related safety hazards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance/AD
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace & Employee shopping program
• Identify Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• And More…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees