Job Description: The Installation Apprentice must have a positive, can-do attitude, be an eager learner, be conscious of safety requirements, work effectively as a team member, dress appropriately, be punctual, and follow all instructions given by Irrigation Installation Foreman or Leadman.
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.