Water Control Technician
About The Position
The Water Control Technician is responsible for supporting daily farm water‑management operations by installing, relocating, and maintaining pumps, coordinating with equipment operators, and ensuring all pump systems meet safety and operational standards. This role requires strong communication, routine maintenance skills, accurate record‑keeping, and the ability to keep pump sites clean, organized, and functioning efficiently. The technician works closely with the Farm Manager, Ag Techs, and other field staff to ensure proper water flow, respond to operational needs, assist with spills or cleanup, and support overall farm productivity.
Requirements
- Ability to move and install, relocate pumps in/out as needed.
- Ability to coordinate with backhoe operator for pump installation.
- Ability to complete pump maintenance Inspections; grease, fluid levels, belt adjustments, check hydraulic systems, report any damages to the shop or supervisor.
- Ability to communicate and comply with safety standards.
- Ability to place booms out by pump stations where needed.
- Ensure that all pumps comply with all the safety standards.
- Ability to comply with pump maintenance schedules.
- Ability to maintain logs on a routine basis.
- Maintain truck and lifting gear clear and organized.
- Ensure area surrounding pumps is clear or free of weeds.
- Operate pumps as needed and communicate with Farm Manager or Ag. Tech.
- Ability to communicate when inventory and supplies are needed.
- Assist with spills and clean up.
- Knowledge of local roads.
- Ability to follow verbal instructions accurately.
- Good physical condition.
- Excellent organizational skills and attendance.
- Strong communication.
- Pass background check.
Responsibilities
- Install, relocate, and maintain pumps.
- Coordinate with equipment operators for pump installation.
- Perform pump maintenance inspections (grease, fluid levels, belt adjustments, check hydraulic systems).
- Report any damages to the shop or supervisor.
- Ensure all pump systems meet safety and operational standards.
- Place booms out by pump stations where needed.
- Comply with pump maintenance schedules.
- Maintain logs on a routine basis.
- Keep truck and lifting gear clear and organized.
- Ensure the area surrounding pumps is clear or free of weeds.
- Operate pumps as needed and communicate with Farm Manager or Ag. Tech.
- Communicate when inventory and supplies are needed.
- Assist with spills and clean up.
- Perform other farm duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
