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The Wonderful Company

Irrigation Maintenance I

Shafter, CA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Company Description With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley ... Address minor irrigation fixes. * Occasional welding (if no experience, training will be provided ...

Wonderful Orchards

Irrigation Maintenance I

Shafter, CA · On-site

Company Description With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley ... Address minor irrigation fixes. * Occasional welding (if no experience, training will be provided ...

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As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for valley irrigation in the United States is $21.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Valley Irrigation job typically involves working with precision irrigation systems used in agriculture. Employees may install, maintain, and repair center pivot irrigation systems to ensure efficient water distribution. Roles can range from field technicians and service specialists to sales and engineering positions. Workers often need mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills to support farmers in optimizing crop irrigation.

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Daily responsibilities in a Valley Irrigation position often include installing, inspecting, and maintaining irrigation systems, diagnosing and repairing mechanical or electrical issues, and ensuring proper water distribution across agricultural fields. You will likely work outdoors in varying weather conditions and may need to respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize crop impact. Team collaboration is common, as you may coordinate with farm managers, fellow technicians, and suppliers to keep systems running efficiently. Over time, experienced professionals can take on supervisory roles or specialize in advanced system design and technology integration.

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To thrive in a Valley Irrigation role, you need practical knowledge of irrigation systems, agricultural practices, and basic mechanical or electrical troubleshooting skills. Familiarity with pivot irrigation equipment, programmable controllers, and sometimes a commercial driver’s license or certified irrigation technician (CIT) credentials are highly valued. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills are important soft skills for success in this field. These capabilities are essential for efficiently installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems that support agricultural productivity.

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Irrigation Maintenance I

Irrigation Maintenance I

The Wonderful Company

Shafter, CA • On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

The Wonderful Company rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

240th of 383 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Company Description
With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. In early 2015, Wonderful Orchards ventured into the Bee business with the intention of contributing to the long-term health of bees, investing in R&D efforts and further develop best practices for the industry. Wonderful Bees is growing across the nation! Our growth is exciting, but we can't do it alone. Join us in this new venture as we look to expand and hirevarious roles! Wonderful Orchards and Wonderful Bees are a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands which include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, and JUSTIN Wine
Job Description
Under the direction of a supervisor and in compliance with all company safety protocols, the Irrigation Maintenance I role supports preventative maintenance and agricultural operations. This position involves hands-on work in the field and shop, assisting with irrigation systems and general farm maintenance.
Functions include but are not limited to the following. Must be able to move freely between tasks depending on workload, season, etc.
  • Assist with assembling, inspecting, cleaning, and replacing irrigation pump and motor equipment.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on pumps, valves, and fittings.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance such as oiling motors and greasing pumps.
  • Support setup for new water well development (excavation, PVC installation).
  • Operate basic heavy equipment (e.g., forklifts, service trucks).
  • Perform general farm maintenance: cleaning, painting, minor irrigation fixes.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the irrigation shop.
  • Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Farm Maintenance
  • Cleaning up of roadways, equipment yards, shops
  • Painting
  • Address minor irrigation fixes.
  • Occasional welding (if no experience, training will be provided on the job)
  • Other duties as assigned

Additional
  • Keep equipment stocked.
  • Maintain Safety protocols when performing different types of tasks. Wearing the appropriate PPE.
  • Always maintain the Irrigation Maintenance shop clean.
  • General maintenance, installations, repairs, or electrical work at the different Wonderful Orchards locations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $20-$21/hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, shall, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Critical Skills (Soft skills/ transferable)
  • Consistently follow standard work and standard operating procedures.
  • Satisfactory reading comprehension of manuals, directions, safety hazards
  • Satisfactory communication skills including writing emails, texts, report outs
  • Self-directed individual with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Able to take and read various measurements - land depth, length, voltage

Functional Skills (Hard skills/ job-specific)
  • Proven experience in electrical, construction, or commercial environments is required
  • Basic to Advance knowledge of: Pumps, motors, filter stations, sulfur burners, gypsum machine, fertilizer and acid pumps
  • Read, understand and apply Operating Manuals, plans and specifications and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
  • The ability to drive a truck and trailer. The ability to properly secure a load.
  • Experience using Global Positioning System (GPS)
  • Comprehension and practice of farm safety, electrical safety, and trench safety

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
    • 1-2 years working with Agricultural Farm Equipment preferred and/or 1 year working experience with wonderful farming operations (Irrigation Department)
    • Proven experience in electrical, construction, or commercial environments is required

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
  • Valid state driver's license
  • Class A License (preferred)

Additional Information
Why chose Wonderful?
Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards are part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
  • We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.
  • We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
  • We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.

Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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