Irrigation Technician (Portage) Chauffeur's license required - Certification preferred
$35,360–$43,680 year
On-sitePortage, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Monitor and test new installations, troubleshoot and repair problems, observe pipe and valve placements, and evaluate start-ups, winterization, and overall operation of irrigation systems. Conduct detailed inspections and plan or execute upgrades of client systems. Identify potential problems proactively and utilize diagnostic tools such as multimeters, flow meters, and fault finders to solve issues. This role requires a valid driver's license, chauffeur's license endorsement, and at least one year of verified landscape irrigation technician experience. Applicants must provide previous employer contact information for verification and pass a DOT-compliant medical exam and drug screening. Starting pay ranges from $17 to $21 per hour, with potential increases based on experience and certifications.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License
- Chauffeur's License or Endorsement
- Minimum 1 Year of Experience specifically as a Landscape Irrigation Technician
- Ability to pass a DOT-compliant medical exam
- Ability to pass a drug screening
- DDOT Medical Card
- Minimum of 5 years' irrigation experience
- Experience with two-wire irrigation systems
- Knowledge of irrigation principles and practices such as soil to water and plant relationships
- Proficiency using diagnostic tools such as: multimeters, flow meters, fault finders, locators, and leak detectors
- Ability to read blueprints
- Good knowledge of trenchers, multi-meters, wire locators, ditchers and pipe sizing
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Proficiency in Microsoft office software programs and mobile electronic devices
Desired Qualifications
- DDOT Medical Card
- A Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor certification
- An understanding in basic irrigation design, irrigation equipment, and electrical principles
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Ability to create and read site map colored charts/legends
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