Irrigation Technician

Irrigation Technician North Texas Tollway Authority - 3.5 Frisco, TX Job Details Full-time $22 an hour 6 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications CDL B Irrigation installer experience Irrigator License Landscape maintenance Equipment repair Mid-level Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Schedule management Electrical wiring Erosion control Water conservation Cleaning Irrigation systems Equipment maintenance Sprinkler irrigation Flood irrigation 1 year Garden sprinkler systems Progress tracking (project management tasks)

Tanker Endorsement Full Job Description North Texas Tollway Authority Summary:

The Maintenance Tech - Irrigation monitors and schedules the NTTA's computerized system-wide irrigation system to ensure proper irrigation schedules are implemented to provide adequate irrigation for plant sustainability while minimizing and conserving vital water resources. This includes managing and maintaining multiple irrigation controllers and irrigation zones on assigned roadway. In addition, this position implements all irrigation repairs, including main line, laterals, drip lines, valves, wiring, etc., necessary to eliminate any plant mortality due to lack of irrigation. This is a designated Essential Employee position as defined in the NTTA Employee Handbook. An essential employee is one whose attendance is required to maintain agency operations during an emergency or inclement weather situation.

Starting Rate:

$22/

Hourly Retention Bonus:

$2,000 Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the United States immediately. This position is not available for H1-B visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

Under Team Leader's direction, monitors landscape and irrigation assets and ensures maintenance and repairs are accomplished utilizing accepted industry practices. Inspects, removes, replaces, and repairs irrigation systems and associated irrigation components. Assists with erosion repair/prevention projects and other repair/construction tasks. In the absence of Senior Maintenance Tech - Irrigation, specifies type of repair materials and calculating needed quantities for assigned projects. In the absence of Senior Maintenance Tech - Irrigation, completes administrative tasks by generating work orders, planning, and scheduling tasks, generating reports and cost analyses, scheduling and documenting time and labor costs, monitoring progress, and assisting with appraisal and progress reports. Participate in Snow and Ice Events by preparing, operating, and cleaning various pieces of equipment and vehicles. Will be required to work up to a 12-hour shift as part of the Department's emergency operation.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

High School Diploma or equivalent. 6-months/1-year training or education beyond a high school diploma. 1- 3 years of irrigation or landscape experience. Class B CDL. Ability to obtain Tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire. Ability to obtain an irrigation technician license within 12 months of hire.

Preferred:

Tanker endorsement. Irrigation Technician License. Experience with Rainbird IQ4 systems.

About NTTA:

NTTA is a political subdivision of Texas created to acquire, construct, maintain and operate toll roads in North Texas. As a customer-driven organization, NTTA delivers a safe and reliable toll system for millions of customers each year in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. NTTA is a vibrant organization with a highly qualified, energized and engaged team focused on achieving Excellence and we are looking for talented individuals to join us.

Our mission:

We are committed to providing a safe and reliable toll road system, increase value and mobility options for our customers, operate the Authority in a businesslike manner, protect our bondholders, and partner to meet our region's growing need for transportation infrastructure. #IND1

Pay:

$22.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you age 18 or over? Are you currently working at NTTA? Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g. H-1B Visa)?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

CDL B (Required)

Work Location:

In person