Utility Repairer (PDS)

About the Role

Maintain City irrigation systems, including adjustment and control of irrigation schedules, maintenance and repair of irrigation lines, sprinklers, and valves. Perform a variety of technical tasks related to assigned areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program electromechanical and digital controllers to ensure proper soil moisture content for healthy turf and plants; conduct soil moisture checks and adjust controllers accordingly.
• Perform field electrical repairs to inoperative controllers, electric irrigation valves, and lines.
• Inspect assigned areas daily and perform systematic checks of irrigation systems; make adjustments, repairs, or replacements of irrigation components.
• Monitor weather and soil conditions; place automatic controllers on standby mode, shut down, or readjust as needed.
• Perform line pressure checks and adjust pressure pumps.
• Procure supplies, materials, equipment, and manpower for the renovation or installation of irrigation systems.
• Install soil moisture sensors to ensure efficient application of irrigation water.
• Make adjustments, additions, or modifications to existing irrigation systems to ensure healthy plant growth.
• Respond to public inquiries courteously; provide information and resolve complaints efficiently.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for assigned jobs; requisition materials as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours of vocational training in construction, landscaping, irrigation, or facilities maintenance.
• Two (2) years of irrigation system maintenance experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from the date of hire.

Working Conditions

• Shop and field environment; exposure to electrical energy, inclement weather, and dust; work around construction equipment.
• Physical requirements include standing, bending, crouching, or walking for prolonged periods; light to moderate lifting and carrying; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.