Pivot Irrigation Technician -302

Responsibilities

• Maintains and complies with total quality controls according to USDA standards relating to inspection, grading, sorting, handling, and shipments that ensure food safety.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on center pivots, including all electrical and mechanical parts as indicated by manufacturer’s specifications.
• Identifies and schedules maintenance needs on center pivot systems.
• Determines the appropriate tools and equipment needed for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Inspects center pivot structures, equipment, and materials to identify causes of errors or defects.
• Replaces and changes out gearboxes, center drives, drive lines, couplers, and tires as needed.
• Starts up and shuts down center pivot irrigation systems as needed or directed.
• Repairs and unplugs sprinkler drops and nozzles to prevent water and land erosion.
• Digs out or tows center pivots when necessary.
• Performs preventative inspections of equipment to minimize breakdowns.
• Repairs broken center pivots to minimize downtime.
• Maintains irrigation rates and schedules according to recommendations.
• Maintains fertilizer application and calibrates pumps according to recommended applications.
• Observes all safety precautions during chemical applications or aerial spraying.
• Maintains records on water, fertilizer, and chemical applications and provides this information to the Crop Foreman and Crop Manager as requested.
• Performs troubleshooting of control circuits and other electrical components, ranging from simple to complex issues.
• Installs mechanical and electrical wires/connections and conducts test runs for proper setup.
• Interprets schematics and electrical configurations on center pivots.
• Monitors field operations to identify problems with water, fertilizer, or chemical application.
• Learns the conditions of each field and advises on best irrigation practices.
• Maintains tool and parts inventory on company vehicle for costing records.
• Cross-trains equipment operators as needed.
• Maintains a clean company vehicle at all times while abiding by NAPI policy on Use of Equipment and Vehicles.
• Works a diverse on-call schedule during the irrigation season.
• Uses proper personal protective equipment at all times.
• Collaborates and coordinates with team members and others in the organization, treating them with respect and providing support to achieve goals.
• Provides information, guidance, and resources to customers, clients, and external groups in a professional and courteous manner.
• Maintains regular, dependable attendance and punctuality at the assigned worksite.
• Complies with all environmental health and safety policies, procedures, and work rules, ensuring job functions are performed safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary by NAPI.