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Overview
Irrigation system installers build fixed systems that move, filter, store and distribute water for soil irrigation, often in agricultural fields or landscape projects.
In job descriptions, look for drip irrigation, root irrigation, water reservoirs, filtration systems, water pressure checks, construction supplies, welding, proofing membranes and work with a construction team.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Irrigation installation work is usually outdoor construction around fields, pumps, reservoirs and pipe routes. The installer prepares soil irrigation lines, fits filtration or storage parts and checks water pressure before handover.
Skills and specialization
Useful depth comes from drip irrigation, root irrigation, water filtration, proofing membranes and practical welding. Reading drawings, moving construction supplies and working cleanly with a construction team matter as much as fitting pipes.
Salary context
Pay comparisons should look at system size, field conditions, travel, welding tasks, pressure testing and responsibility for water reservoirs or filtration faults. Routine pipe fitting differs from roles that diagnose flow problems on site.
Career paths
A path can move from basic installation to layout planning, pump and reservoir work, maintenance visits, quotation support or leading small crews during seasonal irrigation projects.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names agricultural irrigation, landscape irrigation, drip lines, water pressure checks and supplied tools. A clear role separates irrigation infrastructure from general plumbing or garden maintenance.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial occupation context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
49-3041.00
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Occupation group
Plumbers and pipe fitters (7126)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ef53663e-c295-43a4-a48e-84254270b138 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7126.5 |
| ISCO group | 7126 |
| Concept type | Occupation |