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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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