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overhead irrigator

A professional who tends sprinkler system that irrigates land. Respnsibilities include:

  • Lays out strings (pipe) along designated pipeline settings in field.
  • Connects pipe, using snap lock or wrench to tighten collar clamp.
  • Attaches revolving sprinkler heads to vertical pipes at designated points along pipeline.
  • Starts gasoline engine and adjusts controls that move self-propelled wheel line sprinkler system across field or pushes on switch that activates circle sprinkler system, and starts pump that forces water through system to irrigate crops.
  • Observes revolving sprinklers to ensure uniform distribution of water to all areas.
  • Lubricates, adjusts, and repairs or replaces parts, such as sprinkler heads and drive chains to maintain system, using handtools.
  • Disassembles system and moves it to next location after specified time intervals.
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  • Jason F
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