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• Position Offered By No Fee Agency

• Job Details:

  Irrigation Installation Foremen/Driver
• Bilingual fluency: (English/Spanish)

Details:

Industry:

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing Schedule:

Permanent Working Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00

PM Compensation:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

Build system value from the ground up: Lead field teams as an Irrigation Crew Leader. As an Irrigation Foreman, you own the outcome of the site, directing crew members, and setting the standard before trucks hit the road.

Crew Leadership:

Direct, train, and supervise crew members on installation techniques, daily tasks, and safety standards while monitoring performance, attendance, and productivity.

System Installation:

Oversee and system installations (pipes, valves, drip systems, controllers, backflow assemblies) per project plans.

Site Layout & Troubleshooting:

Coordinate site layout, trenching, backfilling, testing, and troubleshooting to fix leaks or pressure issues.

Controllers & Quality Compliance:

Program controllers and conduct final system adjustments to ensure total quality compliance.

Workflow & Material Management:

Plan daily workflows, verify all tools/equipment/materials are prepared, and complete daily logs, tracking hours, materials, photos, and punch-list items.

Driving & Equipment Operation:

Transport crews, tools, and materials safely using company trucks and trailers; operate and load construction equipment according to safety regulations.

Safety Enforcement:

Enforce company safety policies, hold daily safety talks, ensure required PPE usage, and manage risks around underground utilities, open trenches, and heavy machinery.

Qualifications:

Experience:

1-4 years overall experience; 2+ years in irrigation installation with direct experience as a foreman, crew leader, or lead installer.

Driving Requirements:

Valid driver's license with a safe driving record and the ability to operate company trucks/trailers.

Equipment & Technical Skills:

Hands-on experience towing trailers and operating heavy machinery (skid steers, trenchers, mini excavators). Understanding of irrigation methods/materials (PVC, poly pipe, valves, heads, controllers) and ability to read/interpret irrigation plans.

Language & Background:

Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) and a general background in landscape construction practices.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work outdoors in severe weather (heat, humidity, rain), perform heavy labor (digging, lifting up to 100 lbs. as needed, bending, carrying), and work safely around trenches and heavy machinery.

Digital & Soft Skills:

Basic tech literacy (mobile apps for field reporting/time tracking), communication skills, and self-management in the field.

Education:

High School Diploma/GED. Apply online via employer's website. Must click Apply for more information.