Technician I Farming Pest Scout

Wonderful Citrus; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Wonderful Giving

Job summary

Wonderful Citrus in Texas is seeking a Field Scout to monitor pest problems across our citrus orchards. You will walk daily, inspect for insects, diseases and weeds, and report findings using company mobile devices. The role requires a valid Texas driver's license, English literacy, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Farming or entomology interest is welcome; training is provided. Wonderful Citrus offers benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, plus paid leave and education

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Able to read and write English.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with data entry on mobile devices.
• Farming or entomology interest welcomed.
• Basic math for data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Walk a minimum average of 5 miles daily to scout orchards.
• Inspect for insects, diseases, and weeds.
• Occasionally place and pick up insect traps.
• Occasionally collect soil and tissue samples for analysis.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Valid Texas Driver's License

English literacy

Planning & scheduling

Self-motivation

Data entry on mobile devices

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

Agricultural science

Life science

Tools

Electronic data collection devices

Job description

Job Description

Overview:

Scout citrus orchards for pest problems including but not limited to insects, diseases and weeds. Provides daily scouting reports.

Here\'s what you\'ll do:

• Walk a minimum average of 5 miles a day scouting our citrus orchards for insects, diseases, weeds, and other issues.
• Scout citrus ranches for microscopic pests, diseases, weeds and other issues.
• Occasionally place and pick up insect traps in the orchard.
• Occasionally collect soil and tissue samples for nutrient analysis.
• Perform other tasks and special projects assigned by Supervisor.
• Use current technology to complete daily scouting reports on company cell phones.
• Must understand and follow Supervisor’s directions and meet standards set for each of the jobs that may be assigned.
• Record environmental data from field samples of pest’s population and chemical application to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management practices.
• Performs all tasks in a safe manner. Required to wear all safety gear assigned and ask for instructions when unfamiliar or lacking knowledge of proper safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Excellent planning and scheduling abilities.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Experience with electronic devices for data entry and reporting.
• Farming experience preferred but not required.
• Citrus and entomology experience preferred but not required.
• Degrees in Agricultural Science or any Life Science preferred but not required.
• Ability to comprehend basic oral and written communication.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

Wonderful\'s dedication to you:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time
• Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

Why Choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global 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.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com.

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.

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