Irrigation Operator II

LCRA is now hiring an Irrigation Operator! Based in the Eagle Lake/Garwood area, this unique opportunity will allow you to work hand-in-hand with industry partners across Colorado and Wharton counties. You will work with a skilled team and receive valuable training through on-the-job experience in operating and maintaining irrigation canals, automated check structures, and mechanical equipment. This position may have assigned responsibilities during natural disasters such as hurricanes or floods. Join the LCRA team and be part of our mission to enhance the lives of Texans. If you're up for the challenge, then we want you to apply! 

• Travel independently or with small crews to various LCRA service locations as scheduled
• Maintain a network of LCRA Irrigation canals in both Eagle Lake and Garwood service areas.
• Deliver water to LCRA customer base for ag, industry, and wildlife applications.

• Two or more years of experience in mechanical installation, maintenance and/or repair, or other relevant experience, including experience with electric motors, hydro metering equipment, heavy equipment operation, heavy equipment transport/loading/unloading, welding, or other relevant experience.
• Class A Texas commercial driver's license or equivalent from another state required for incumbents with heavy equipment operation and transportation responsibilities.

• Herbicide Applicators License.
• Heavy Equipment Operation.

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• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.