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Irrigation Technician
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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.
$33,114 / year median in Wisconsin
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Wysocki Family Farms is seeking a full-time Irrigation Technician responsible for operating a group of center pivot irrigation systems, corner irrigation systems, and well pump systems servicing growing crops to ensure proper water distribution to crops on an efficient schedule based on information provided from the Agronomy Team. The Irrigation Technician monitors and adjusts water flow rates to ensure optimal irrigation coverage and conducts regular inspections to identify leaks, clogs, or other issues in the irrigation system. Our Irrigation Technicians work in a seasonal business and take on short-term roles in the off-season to maintain a full-time work schedule helping to get all the work done. Accountabilities Operates a group of center pivot irrigation systems, corner irrigation systems, and well pump systems servicing growing crops Ensures proper water distribution to crops on an efficient schedule Conducts regular inspections to identify leaks, clogs, or other issues in the irrigation system Keeps detailed records of irrigation activities, water usage, and system maintenance Ensures quality, health and safety standards are upheld Assists with repairing and troubleshooting irrigation systems Serves in secondary positions such as tractor operator, piler operator or storage line supervisor Qualifications Requires a driver's license and an acceptable driving record Ability to use a laptop or iPad to remotely operate irrigation equipment Attain pesticide applicator license within 6 months - company paid Electrical systems knowledge Motivated to work independently while monitoring the irrigation needs of assigned crops Basic mechanical skills to change tires, u-joints, gear boxes or wheel boxes Background in Agronomy is beneficial What do we offer? Wysocki Family Farms offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both on and off the job, including: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance Company Paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with employer funding 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement - Past and Future Education Company-Provided Apparel Benefits Bancroft, WI is an approximate 20-30 minute drive from the Stevens Point/Plover & Wisconsin Rapids area. Wysocki Family Farms is an EEO employer