Irrigator

Qualifications IRRIGATOR This recruitment is open for one month and will close on December 21, 2024. Hourly Salary Range: $20.14 - $26.79 The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including: * 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, up to 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave * Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service. * Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month * Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance * Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits * Wellness Program Discount on health premiums * Medical Reimbursement Program; $56/month * Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year * Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit * Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution To view the employee benefit summary, please visit: Employee Benefit Summary Department / Division: Public Works / Water Utilities Job Type: Full-Time Regular This position is classified as safety sensitive. Schedule: Thursday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Sunday - Tuesday 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Job Number: RC# 902210 DESCRIPTION The Irrigator will perform a variety of duties in the distribution and control of irrigation water and maintenance of related equipment and irrigation infrastructure. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: * Provide customer service to all Tempe residents and other parties impacted by irrigation service. * Irrigate yards and parks; operate head gates in irrigation standpipes and irrigation valves to allow the flow of irrigation water into lateral mains; open and close irrigation valves on individual parcels of property; monitor the flow of water. * Maintain and repair leaking irrigation valves and lateral lines used in the delivery of irrigation water. * Maintain and repair wheel operated and slide gates; alfalfa valves and pipelines. * Perform preventive maintenance in confined spaces. * Weld joints and fabricate parts as appropriate and necessary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Work Experience: Requires one (1) year of experience with the operation and maintenance of flood irrigation systems, sprinkler systems or general plumbing experience and one (1) year of customer service experience. Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience. Education: Requires formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read, write, and verbally communicate at a level necessary for successful job performance. Certification, Licenses, and/or Registrations: * Possession of a valid driver's license. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following: * Criminal history background investigation * Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational * Post offer/pre-employment physical ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to: Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ This position is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time. Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA). EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Apply for Job * City of Tempe Careers * Sign In * New User

Created: 2024-11-24