Autonomous Spray Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; McFarland (CA); On-site; USD 42,121,000 - 70,202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Site Gym

Exclusive Product Discounts

Growth & Career Advancement

Professional Mentorship

May include discretionary housing assi

Job summary

Wonderful Citrus is seeking an Autonomous Technician to monitor and support autonomous orchard sprayers and precision agriculture systems in the field. This hands-on role requires technical aptitude, safety awareness, and the ability to respond to real-time alerts, with day or night shifts and travel as needed.

You will launch field operations, configure geofencing and task parameters, perform inspections, maintain logs, and ensure safe interaction with field crews while supporting Pest Control

Qualifications

• English reading and writing proficiency.
• Ability to perform unit conversions.
• Basic computer skills and tablet/app familiarity.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with devices.
• Strong safety awareness and accountability.
• Able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise autonomous orchard sprayers and related equipment.
• Launch and configure field operations using onboard and remote software systems.
• Set field boundaries, geofencing, and task parameters.
• Respond to alerts and intervene manually when required.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections.
• Maintain equipment to meet readiness and operational needs.
• Identify and resolve basic mechanical or GPS-related issues.
• Maintain accurate field and equipment logs.
• Ensure safe interaction between equipment and field crews.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate Pest Control applications and calibration knowledge required.
• Implement recommended treatment programs to achieve effective, economic control.
• Work at times up to 7 days a week and between 50-75 hours per week.
• Communication with Spray and Ranch Supervisors.

Skills

English literacy

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic mechanics

Safety awareness

Lift 50 lbs

Driver's license

Job description

Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit.

Job Description

Overview:

The Autonomous Technician is responsible for safe monitoring, operation, troubleshooting, and support of autonomous farm orchard sprayers, and related precision agriculture systems. This role ensures equipment performance, field safety, regulatory compliance, and data accuracy while maintaining high operational efficiency.

This is a hands-on field position requiring technical aptitude, strong safety awareness, and the ability to respond to real-time system alerts and field conditions. Must be able to work during day or night schedules. Some travel may be required.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Monitor and supervise autonomous orchard sprayers and support equipment
• Launch and configure field operations using onboard and remote software systems
• Set field boundaries, geofencing, and task parameters
• Respond to alerts and intervene manually when required
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections
• Maintain equipment to meet readiness and operational needs
• Identify and resolve basic mechanical or GPS-related issues
• Maintain accurate field and equipment logs
• Ensure safe interaction between equipment and field crews
• Plan, organize, and coordinate activities pertaining to the Pest Control applications, calibration knowledge required
• Implement recommended treatment programs to achieve effective, economic control
• Work at times up to 7 days a week and between 50-75 hours per week
• Communication with Spray and Ranch Supervisors

Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

• Ability to read and write in English
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures including converting units of measures
• Basic computer skills or the ability to learn them (email, scan reports, basic writing skills)
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with tablets/mobile app
• Basic mechanical skills
• Strong safety awareness and accountability
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. on a continuous basis
• Must possess a valid drivers’ license, good driving record
• 18 Years of age or older

Pay Rate: $24.50 per hour.

Additional Information

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• On-Site Gym – Stay active and healthy with access to our fully equipped fitness center
• Exclusive Product Discounts – Enjoy special savings on our products as part of our team!
• Growth & Career Advancement – Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Professional Mentorship – Learn from experienced professionals and grow your network.
• May include discretionary housing assistance.

Why Choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held$6 billionglobal company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA.

Wonderful Citrus 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.