Irrigation Installation Crew Member

Provide full-cycle irrigation system installation for residential landscapes—from layout and trenching to controller setup and system testing. Will work both independently and as part of a team providing efficient and professional irrigation services to our clients.

• Read and execute irrigation layouts accurately.
• Install residential irrigation systems including mainlines, laterals, valves, heads, and drip systems accurately.
• Install pipe (PVC/Poly), valves, boxes, and backflow prevention devices.
• Wire and program controllers.
• Troubleshoot and repair existing irrigation systems including spray zones, drip zones, irrigation wiring, and mainlines.
• Use equipment such as trenchers, skid steers, excavators, and pipe pullers safely and efficiently.
• Perform system pressure testing and troubleshooting during installation.
• Log progress via company prescribed systems and communicate issues.
• Complete project installations on time or ahead of schedule.
• Track labor hours against budgeted hours to make sure they are within an acceptable range.
• Ensure zero system failures or rework with 30 days post-install.
• Communicate consistently and effectively with crew lead and project managers.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and job site cleanliness.
• Maintain a reliable and dependable work schedule so that clients receive services on agreed upon time.

Safety

• Follow all OSHA regulations that pertain to your job.
• Report any work hazards to your lead, supervisor, or manager immediately.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed for the activities that will be assigned to you.
• Participate in all safety protocols and procedures training that are relevant to your position.
• Report and document all work related job injuries and accidents on Rexius provided form.
• Attend and participate in annual safety training.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to embrace and meet our standards of Excellence – REI

• Doing what we are expected to do
• Being honest and accountable for our actions
• Being on time and on task
• Always doing what we say we will

• Working hard and consistent
• Committed to doing our jobs extremely well

• Honesty and Transparency
• Communicating professionally and respectfully
• Acting in the best interest of others
• Choosing the right thing over the easy thing

• Knowledge of OR-OSHA regulations and changes.
• Knowledge of setting up and programing irrigation controllers and sensors (2 wire and conventional) is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair existing irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Skilled in the use of standard office equipment including: telephones, calculators, copiers, fax, computers, and computer software (MS Excel, Word, Customer Management Software).
• Ability to engender trust from the owners, managers, team members, and customers.
• Ability to work cooperatively with management, team members, and customers.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate and express thoughts and ideas competently.
• Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years relevant experience in the irrigation installation profession

• Valid Oregon Driver’s License and clean driving record
• CDL License preferred but not necessary
• Backflow License preferred but not necessary

• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Hand-eye coordination and hand, arm, and finger mobility for detailed work with objects.
• Active movement throughout the day: sitting, walking, standing, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, etc. (not a sedentary position).
• Vision: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing: able to satisfactorily communicate with customers, owners, and other staff members to ensure that verbal communication is clearly understood, particularly during emergency situations.
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment.
• Work outdoors for extended periods of time with varying weather conditions from extreme cold to extreme hot.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to hectic, fast-paced, high anxiety environments.

Additional or different duties may be assigned occasionally at the employer’s discretion.

• Health Insurance*
• Vision Insurance* - optional
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Paid Holidays

* Company pays portion of insurance costs, employee pays a portion. ª Employee contributes to 401k