Agricultural Irrigation Technician

The RCDTC operates a Mobile Irrigation Lab (MIL) primarily in, Tehama, Glenn, Butte and Shasta Counties.  The main goal of the MIL is to assist water users with on-farm water management by providing technical assistance. Under the direction of the MIL Project Manager, the Technician will conduct on-farm evaluations of irrigation system performance and operation. System performance will be determined through the collection of field data that will include; pressure and flow testing, field measurements and detailed hardware inspections. Through the use of computer programs the collected data will be used to determine the distribution uniformity (DU), application rates and estimated run times of each system.

For more information please visit: tehamacountyrcd.org 

Job Duties & Requirements:           

• Requires a daily mix of field work and office time
• Perform on-farm irrigation system evaluations by collecting pressure and sprinkler flow rates.
• Assist in preparing written reports using several software programs, preparing soil maps and organizing the data collected in the field
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people in a team setting
• Basic understanding of agricultural irrigation and CA’s current water environment
• Working and walking long distances in hot, wet and muddy environments
• Proficient computer skills (experience with MS Word, Excel, and some GIS)