Pivot Irrigation Technician

Job overview

The Pivot Irrigation Technician role is onsite in Farmington, NM. Compensation is not specified. The position supports NAVAJO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS INDUST’s agricultural field operations and food-safety practices. The technician maintains and repairs center-pivot irrigation systems, monitors water and fertilizer application, and records field inputs. Reliable irrigation equipment and accurate application records help reduce downtime and support crop operations.

What you'll do

• Maintain and repair center pivots and electrical and mechanical components
• identify and schedule maintenance
• inspect equipment and troubleshoot defects
• replace gearboxes, drives, couplers, and tires as needed
• start up and shut down systems
• repair sprinkler drops and nozzles
• maintain irrigation rates and schedules
• calibrate fertilizer pumps
• follow safety precautions during chemical application
• record water, fertilizer, and chemical applications
• troubleshoot control circuits
• install wiring and connections and test systems
• monitor field operations
• maintain vehicle tool and parts inventory
• cross-train equipment operators as needed
• work a diverse on-call schedule during irrigation season.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pivot irrigation technician

farmington nm

navajo agricultural products indust

full-time

onsite

center pivot systems

irrigation maintenance

electrical troubleshooting

mechanical repair

fertilizer application

field operations

usda standards

on-call schedule

personal protective equipment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role includes a diverse on-call schedule during irrigation season and requires use of personal protective equipment.

About the employer

NAVAJO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS INDUST is hiring for this role. Industry: Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating. Sector: 11.