License Irrigator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Project Assessment and Planning 


* Conduct site visits and assess new, existing, or proposed irrigation projects. 



* Evaluate water sources, water pressure, coverage requirements, landscape conditions, existing infrastructure, drainage considerations, and customer specifications. 



* Identify system deficiencies and recommend repair, replacement, modification, or new installation. 



* Develop irrigation layouts and select appropriate zones, piping, valves, sprinkler heads, drip components, controllers, sensors, and related equipment. 



* Prepare practical labor, equipment, and material requirements to support project estimates and work plans. 



* Read and interpret irrigation plans, technical specifications, manufacturer instructions, and project requirements. 

Irrigation Installation and Technical Work 


* Lead the layout, construction, installation, maintenance, alteration, repair, and servicing of commercial landscape irrigation systems. 



* Connect irrigation systems to approved water supplies within the authority of the employee’s TCEQ license and applicable requirements. 



* Install and troubleshoot controllers, valves, sensors, sprinkler heads, nozzles, drip systems, piping, wiring, and related components. 



* Program controllers; test zones, coverage, pressure, and system operation; and make required adjustments. 



* Coordinate excavation, trenching, utility awareness, material staging, equipment use, and site restoration. 



* Maintain accurate project records, including system layouts, zone information, controller settings, photographs, material usage, and as-built documentation when required. 

Leadership and Employee Training 


* Serve as TRDI Enterprises’ technical subject-matter expert for irrigation operations. 



* Lead and provide daily technical direction to employees assisting with irrigation projects. 



* Train employees on component identification, system installation, controller operation, troubleshooting, equipment use, safe work practices, and quality standards. 



* Demonstrate field tasks and verify that assisting employees can complete assigned work safely and correctly. 



* Clearly identify tasks that require a license, direct supervision, or additional technical authorization. 



* Support the development of TRDI’s internal irrigation capabilities through documented, hands-on training. 

Customer Service, Quality, and Documentation 


* Communicate professionally with customers, project representatives, TRDI management, employees, and subcontractors. 



* Inspect completed work for quality, proper operation, water efficiency, and compliance with project requirements. 



* Explain system operation and basic care to designated customer or TRDI personnel at project turnover. 



* Report project status, deficiencies, safety concerns, schedule impact...