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Texas Disposal Systems

Irrigation Worker

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What they do

A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.

$33,269 / year median in Texas

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The position performs various irrigation and infrastructure tasks at the Tree Farm and other locations within the company complex, including installation of new irrigation and repairs to damaged irrigation, constructing new nursery fields and beds and assisting with planting projects at the Tree Farm.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when and where required. Comply with company safety policies and with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Install and maintain new irrigation at the Tree Farm. Install and maintain new irrigation at multiple landscaped locations throughout the company complex. Repair and replace damaged irrigation. Layout, build and maintain new nursery fields and beds. Install and repair electrical boxes and outlets as needed. Operate tractors and trenchers. Assist other departments with tasks, when needed, including Landfill, Operations, Ranch, etc. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
At least three years of experience in either irrigation, landscaping or the ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of landscape irrigation procedures Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Irrigation Technician license.