Equipment Operator - Parker, Arizona

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Parker, Arizona N-Drip

Job Ref:  1570
Employer:  N-Drip
Company Name:  N-Drip Gravity Micro Irrigation
Category:  Agronomy
Construction
Energy
Equipment - Machinery
Farming
Field Operations – Equipment Operators
Irrigation
Landscaping
Maintenance – Repair
Operations
Organic
Skilled Labor Trade
Job Type:  Full Time

Location

Country:  United States
State:  Arizona
City:  Parker
Zip Code:  85344
Map: 
Parker, AZ, USA (Show on map)
Work From Home:  No

Description

N-Drip Gravity Micro Irrigation

Equipment Operator

About Us:
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Israel, N-Drip is the first and only irrigation-micro solution powered by gravity. N-Drip’s disruptive technology provides precise irrigation, producing higher yields while saving water, without adding energy or needing water filtration. N-Drip's systems have been proven successful with conventional and organic agronomy practices, hand or machine-harvested crops, commercial growing operations, and small-scale farms.

N-Drip is a globally established company that is continuing its expansion of the southern and mid-western regions of the US, and Mexico. Currently, N-Drip technical teams are servicing customers throughout Arizona, in the Yuma, Parker, Phoenix, and Safford areas.

As we continue our rapid growth, we are looking for a new member to join the team as an Equipment Operator in Parker, AZ. Within this role, you will travel from farm to farm to assist the irrigation team in the conversion of flood-irrigated fields to drip. Your main responsibility as a tractor operator will be to pull a GPS-guided implement that digs a small trench, and places drip tape into the soil for irrigation.

Our ideal candidate...
  • Brings the basic ability to operate off-road equipment, ATV’s, side-by-sides, construction equipment, or light-duty machinery such as skid steers, mini excavators, dozers, backhoes, and trackhoes.
  • Is from the ag, construction, landscaping, hardscaping, or general maintenance fields.
  • Possess the willingness to learn, the ability to be trained, and catches on quickly.


Your Daily Tasks:
  • Travel to various sites throughout the Parker, Quartzite, and Lake Havasu areas
  • Safely transport equipment to and from project sites
  • Maintain equipment, track equipment hours, request & execute repairs
  • Inspect equipment daily and always ensure safe operation of equipment
  • Report irregular data, system malfunctions, or other issues promptly.
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed and equipment usage.
  • Operate irrigation systems at multiple farms/projects
  • Operate and maintain tractors and relevant machinery for the installation, maintenance, and repair of agricultural drip irrigation systems.
  • Set up and operate tractor guidance systems: GreenStar and Trimble
  • Connect and disconnect implements for the safety of both the nearby people and equipment
  • Communicate with Technicians who may be riding on the back of implements during the deployment of tape

Job Requirements:
  • Valid driver’s license is non-negotiable
  • Ability and willingness to work outside in all seasons
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds with no mobility limitations
  • Highly self-motivated with a strong ability to communicate clearly in a timely manner
  • Manage conflicting demands when there are multiple priorities
  • Develop working relationships with clients and service providers


N-Drip offers a competitive salary, promotes from within, and provides opportunities for career advancement. Occasional overtime, night, and weekend hours are offered and are compensated for with time and a half. Company vehicles are provided for work-related travel. Employer-paid (80%) individual, (50%) family, dental, and vision insurance are provided. An automatic pension plan (401k), 15 days of PTO per year, long and short-term disability are included in the benefits package.
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