What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Operator position at Cutrale?
Irrigate crops, using sprinklers or gravity flow system.
Ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response. Operates gates, checks, turnouts, and waterways to regulate water flow. Removes plugs from portholes to release water and replugs when area is filled with water. Starts motor that pumps water through system, and opens valves to direct water. Observes rate of flow, and adjusts valves to ensure uniform distribution of water. Disassembles portable system, and moves to next location after specified time intervals. Lays out pipe along designated settings, and attaches sprinkler heads at specified points. Connects pipe to gate or pipe system, using hand tools. Measures or estimates quantity of water required and delivered and duration of delivery. Shovels and packs dirt in low spots of embankment, or cuts trenches in high areas to direct water flow. Patrols area to detect leaks, breaks, weak areas, or obstructions and damage to irrigation system. Writes reports and keeps records of deliveries, users, quantity of water used, condition of system and equipment, or repairs needed. Lubricates, adjusts, and repairs or replaces parts to maintain system, using hand tools. Perform other duties as assigned.