Irrigation & Fertilization Operations Lead

JIT Global Freight Solution P Ltd; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401k

Education Reimbursement

Paid sick and vacation

Donations program

Job summary

Wonderful Citrus is seeking an experienced Irrigation and Fertilization Specialist to oversee the northern farming region’s irrigation and fertilization operations. You will supervise irrigation technicians, record weekly recommendations, and coordinate with ranch supervisors to optimize water use and crop health.

This role requires a degree in agricultural science and 2+ years in production agriculture, with strong analytical skills and a valid California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in agricultural science (soil science, plant physiology, agronomy).
• 2+ years in production agriculture including irrigation and fertilization.
• Understanding of fundamental fluid dynamics.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and cooperate.
• Ability to oversee field technicians.
• Ability to work outside in varying environmental conditions.
• Proficient with Office 365 applications.
• Ability to perform arithmetic and basic algebraic calculations.
• A valid CA driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee irrigation technicians collecting field measurements.
• Make and record weekly irrigation recommendations under guidance.
• Confer with ranch supervisors regarding irrigation and fertilization operations.
• Monitor and record precipitation amounts and adjust irrigation schedules accordingly.
• Formulate annual water budgets as set by irrigation district under guidance.
• Update fertilizer recommendations annually under guidance.
• Update irrigation set attributes when appropriate.
• Assist in troubleshooting distribution uniformity issues.
• Assist with maintenance of soil moisture probes.

Skills

Irrigation management

Field supervision

Office 365

Arithmetic & algebra

Driver's license

Team leadership

Fertilization planning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Agricultural Science

Tools

Fluid dynamics

Job description

Wonderful Citrus is seeking an experienced Irrigation and Fertilization Specialist to oversee the northern farming region’s irrigation and fertilization operations. You will supervise irrigation technicians, record weekly recommendations, and coordinate with ranch supervisors to optimize water use and crop health.

This role requires a degree in agricultural science and 2+ years in production agriculture, with strong analytical skills and a valid California driver’s license.