Installation Apprentice

Reports to: The Installation Apprentice reports directly to the Installation Crew Leader.

Skill set and educational requirements

• No previous construction experience needed.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable on company’s insurance policy.
• Physically able to handle the workload of an Irrigation Installation Team Member and have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
• Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Follows all instruction given by the Irrigation Installation Crew Leader or Leadman.
• Thoroughly understands and complies with company policies and safety manual.
• Reports any/all unsafe conditions or accidents.
• Properly and safely operates equipment.
• Reports to work on time.
• Is a willing learner who seeks to master basic skills of irrigation installation.
• Reports to work in a clean, appropriate uniform and wearing the appropriate boots.
• Able to communicate with a supervisor in a timely and thorough manner.
• Completes assigned tasks efficiently, thoroughly, and per company production rates.
• Able to use basic tools safely and properly.
• Continuing education requirement: minimum of 10 hours per year.

Salary, bonus, or commissions: Commensurate with experience. ($15 to $18 per hour). Up to 1% of gross irrigation installations sales of $45,000 or more per month.

Appraisal criteria: The primary appraisal criteria for the Irrigation Installation Leadman is to be able to perform 75% of all irrigation installation tasks in a safe manner with minimal supervision, while meeting or exceeding company production standards and maintaining a high level of crew morale.