Title: Irrigation Tech II
Location: Paterson, WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-260644
Time Type: Full time
About Lamb Weston
You've probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.
A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You'll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you'll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar - together.
If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.
Job Description Summary
This is an Entry level with low experience. The Irrigation Technician oversees the operation and repair of the center pivot irrigation machines, and training on using Basestation3 system.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
Working on knowledge of the hydraulic water valves and delivery system.
Often required to operate small and medium backhoes, loaders, and trenchers.
Is willing to be trained in either Welding or Electrical.
Operating Basestation3 and working with growers.
§ Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports on all unsafe activities to the department's Safety Officer.
Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Provides leadership to others through example and sharing knowledge and skills.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Position Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid current driver's license is required.
Must be in very good health and above average physical condition, in order to handle this very physically demanding position which requires long hours of outdoor exposure to the elements.
Bilingual abilities are a plus.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs..
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
Physical Environment/Demands:
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, twist, and turn frequently.
* Exposed to outdoor and indoor environments that vary from hot to cold, exposure for up to 14 hours per work day, including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells, and allergies
* Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead and in or under the equipment.
* Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work at ground level and in high places to perform job duties-the ability to operate work-re
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