Irrigation Installation Crew Leader

The Irrigation Installation Crew Leader must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of irrigation installation to: wiring controller and valves, pressure testing, trenching/pulling pipe; installing heads, rotors, valves, main and lateral lines, drip line, bubblers, etc.; operating equipment, installing commercial and residential irrigation systems; and interfacing with customers, subcontractors, architects, etc. Requires minimal supervision and conducts all jobs in a safe manner while directing a crew of two to four employees.  The Irrigation Installation Crew Leader must also attend to and complete all paperwork and administrative requirements related to the job while creating and maintaining a professional job atmosphere.

Skill set and educational requirements: The Irrigation Installation Crew Leader, who is a WORKING FOREMAN, must possess the following skill set and educational background:

1. Possess a valid driver’s license and must be insurable on company’s insurance policy.
2. Legal documentation to verify employment eligibility.
3. Physically able to handle the workload of an Irrigation Installation Leadman and/or Laborer.
4. Is a certified irrigation technician (CIT) or willing to work towards certification.

Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly understands all aspects of irrigation installation as outlined above.
• Ensures that company production standards are met.
• Able to train crew as a team and maintain a high level of morale.
• Thoroughly understands and complies with company policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Ensuring that the correct drawings and materials are loaded in the morning.
• Overseeing installation of valves, fittings, heads, controller, and water connection
• Organizing job trailer and making sure all tools are back in their designated locations.
• General neatness of jobsite, trash is picked up, sidewalks and driveways swept off
• Testing all functions of newly installed sprinkler system and inspecting operation (wiring, coverage, head adjustment, head height and straightness)
• The Irrigation Installation Crew Leader must keep the Irrigation Installation manager apprised of progress (or lack thereof) on all jobs before leaving jobsite.
• Able to work with minimal supervision from Irrigation Supervisor but knows when to ask for assistance.

Continuing education requirements: minimum of 10 hours per year.