Irrigation Tech Aide

Distinguishing Features of Work

This is irrigation work conducting general irrigation repairs, installation of irrigation equipment, stocking supplies in work truck and some grounds keeping duties.

Examples of Work Performed

• Congducting irrigation systems testing
• Install irrigation nozzles, valves, drains and pipe.
• Make repairs to irrigation systems
• Removes snow from walks
• May oversee seasonal employees in the absence of the supervisor
• Test, installs, and repairs backflow prevention devices
• Assist with prescribed burns

Requirements of Work

• Some knowledge of the standard tools, equipment materials, methods and practices used in irrigation and grounds maintenance work
• Working knowledge of the irrigation systems and irrigation controllers
• Skills in the use of standard hand and power equipment used to perform irrigation tasks
• Ability to push and/or pull and operate standard irrigation equipment over rough terrain
• Ability to lift and carry up to 150 lbs. with the assistance of another person
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
• Be able to secure a Class \"A\" CDL driver's license within six (6) months of hire
• If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country
• Be able to secure a City of Wichita Backflow Prevention Installer/Tester Technicians Certificate within six (6) months of hire

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of the standard tools, equipment materials, methods and practices used in irrigation and grounds maintenance work
• Working knowledge of the irrigation systems and irrigation controllers
• Skills in the use of standard hand and power equipment used to perform irrigation tasks
• Ability to push and/or pull and operate standard irrigation equipment over rough terrain
• Ability to lift and carry up to 150 lbs. with the assistance of another person
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
• Be able to secure a Class \"A\" CDL driver's license within six (6) months of hire
• If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country
• Be able to secure a City of Wichita Backflow Prevention Installer/Tester Technicians Certificate within six (6) months of hire