Agriculture Field Scout: Pest Monitoring Pro

WECO Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC; Rosebud (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Mental health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC in Texas is seeking an Agriculture Field Scout I to support pest management efforts across crops. You will place and inspect traps, record pest activity, and map field locations using GPS, while following safety guidelines and directives from the sales and operations teams.

The role emphasizes field work in varying weather, data accuracy, and readiness to take soil samples and report findings for timely pest control decisions.

Qualifications

• Interest in Agriculture, Plant Science, or Horticulture.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to operate a vehicle within state laws and company policies.
• Knowledge/experience with agricultural operations (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and install traps for placement in the field.
• Inspect and monitor traps on a weekly basis.
• Maintain data counts of pests trapped.
• Use GPS technology to map fields.
• Comply with company safety standards.
• Take soil samples as needed or directed by sales.
• Scout crops for economic pests and report to the Sales Representative.

Skills

Interest in Agriculture

MS Office

Vehicle operation

Ag operations knowledge

Education

Tools

GPS technology

Digital mapping

Job description

Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC in Texas is seeking an Agriculture Field Scout I to support pest management efforts across crops. You will place and inspect traps, record pest activity, and map field locations using GPS, while following safety guidelines and directives from the sales and operations teams.

The role emphasizes field work in varying weather, data accuracy, and readiness to take soil samples and report findings for timely pest control decisions.