Sprinkler irrigation technician at 100%

Sprinkler irrigation technician at 100% (M/F) Frères SA is a leading player in the marketing of high-quality fruits and vegetables in Switzerland. Our commitment to excellence and innovation allows us to meet the expectations of a demanding clientele and to play an essential role in the Swiss agricultural sector. To complete our Pleine Terre team, we are recruiting a Sprinkler irrigation technician at 100% (M/F) In this role, you play a key role in the management and monitoring of irrigation systems. You ensure the maintenance and repair of equipment and contribute to agricultural tasks. Your mission In this role, which is entirely dedicated to irrigation, you ensure the installation, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the sprinkler irrigation installations of our farm. You ensure a reliable, regular water supply adapted to the needs of the crops, taking into account production priorities and weather conditions. The position includes notably the installation of equipment, their maintenance, the diagnosis of breakdowns as well as the carrying out of necessary repairs and adjustments. Your main responsibilities Install, move, connect, and commission sprinkler irrigation systems; Set up pipes, fittings, sprinklers, cannons, pumps, and other necessary equipment; Control the proper functioning of the installations during irrigation cycles; Adapt the installations and settings according to the plots, crops, and climatic conditions; Ensure a homogeneous and efficient distribution of water; Quickly identify leaks, pressure losses, breakdowns, or other technical anomalies; Perform simple repairs, adjustments, and routine maintenance operations; Ensure preventive and curative maintenance of irrigation equipment; Use the necessary vehicles and agricultural machinery for the transport and installation of material; Ensure compliance with safety instructions and the proper use of equipment; Transmit useful information concerning the state of the installations and the progress of the work; Propose improvements to optimize the irrigation systems and water use; Provide, when necessary, technical support to other collaborators working on irrigation tasks. Your profile You must have initial professional experience in the use of agricultural sprinkler irrigation systems; You master the common operations of installation, moving, connecting, and commissioning irrigation equipment; You possess good practical knowledge of pipes, fittings, sprinklers, cannons, pumps, and hydraulic systems; You are capable of identifying an anomaly and performing simple repairs or adjustments; Training or experience in the fields of agriculture, hydraulics, mechanics, or technical equipment maintenance is an asset; You have experience in driving light agricultural machinery; You hold a valid driving license in Switzerland; You have sufficient knowledge of French to understand instructions and communicate with the teams. The existing job description notably emphasizes knowledge of irrigation systems, mastery of their installation and troubleshooting, as well as the ability to intervene on hydraulic, electrical, and motorized equipment. Your qualities Autonomy and sense of responsibility; Rigor in the monitoring of installations; Good practical sense and ease in manual work; Capacity for observation and reaction to technical problems; Dynamism and taste for working outdoors; Team spirit and good communication; Flexibility in the face of weather conditions and crop needs; Availability for hours that may vary during periods requiring intensive irrigation. We offer you A stable and specialized position, entirely dedicated to irrigation; A varied and responsible field activity; Modern equipment and recent vehicles; A dynamic and collaborative working environment; Five weeks of vacation; A thirteenth salary; Fresh vegetables available twice a week. Interested? We look forward to receiving your complete application file including your curriculum vitae, your work certificates as well as your possible diplomas. Placement agencies are requested to refrain. The advertisement is written in the masculine to facilitate reading. The position is open to all persons corresponding to the sought profile, without distinction of gender. jpid00a7dbbjm jit0831jm jiy26jm