Irrigation Technician

1 day ago


Herne Hill, Western Australia BD Water Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year
Overview
  • Why you might want to work here: We're a bunch of quirky people who enjoy doing good work and having a laugh. It's a very busy and dynamic environment, each person matters a lot and this role is at the core of one of our biggest value-adds in the industry - we care, and we deliver excellent customer service.
  • Description: Install high-quality irrigation and pumping solutions, custom-designed by our engineers, in a wide range of different services within irrigation, including bore and irrigation pumps, new mainline, valving and controllers installs and maintenance, bore meters, and much more.
  • Day to Day: This is a full-time role on the field, working on the tools individually or in small teams generally of 2-4 people, in a high-intensity environment that requires discipline, knowledge, and a great attitude
  • Team: You will be working under Michael Wallace, our Irrigation Manager, and with our Irrigation & Pumping team. You will also get the chance to engage with our Drilling and Water Licensing teams.
  • Location: Our main yard is in Herne Hill though we work across Perth and its surrounding suburbs, from Gingin to Serpentine and inland.
Benefits
  • Full-time hours with a minimum 38 hours per week commitment and overtime loading.
  • Be a part of an amazing team-based and supportive culture.
  • Help build a young business with big ambitions.
  • Training and career development opportunities.
  • All the required equipment and tools for the job (no BYO).
  • Paid leave includes 20 days of annual + 1 day for your birthday.
  • Monthly team catch-up events.
The Role
  • As a starting point, you'll be working alongside our experienced technicians, to learn everything you need to know about the job.
  • Michael, our Irrigation Manager, will be your mentor. He has many years of experience in the water industry and will make sure you've got everything you need.

The goal is that you learn your way around our irrigation service offering:

  • Irrigation System Construction and Maintenance, primarily in the agricultural and commercial spaces.
  • Submersible and Centrifugal Pump Installations;
  • Off-Grid Solar Bore Pumping Systems Installations;
  • Standard Bore Services - Pump Maintenance, Chemical Dosing, Assessments, etc;
  • Bore Meter Installations.
Experience & Personal Traits We're Looking For
  • Experience in a similar role in irrigation (required).
  • Knowledge in working with water bores and submersible pumps (preferred).
  • Experience with diggers/excavators (required) and the corresponding ticket (preferred).
  • Dedication to the job, our teams love what we do and we do not compromise on that. If you're looking for just the next job, this is not it.
  • Be a unique creature and bring your personality with you- we are quirky and we like it.
  • Initiative and eagerness to learn and improve.
  • Diligence and attention to detail, we want you to be proud of the work you deliver.
  • Teamwork and support of other team members to the best of your ability.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills for both team and client interactions.
  • Good time management and efficiency.
  • Ability to adapt to the different products & services we offer, sites (farms, equine, residential, etc), and locations we work on.
  • Critical mindset and feedback within the business.

We are looking for 1-2 technicians, applications close when we find the right fits for the job.



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