Viticulture Field Scout, Seasonal (Healdsburg, CA)
About The Position
Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. “We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.” Role Overview: A Viticulture Field Scout I is responsible for pest trap placement and monitoring/recording pest activity of various crops and pests. The Field Scout works closely with the field sales team and the operations support team. THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION
Requirements
- A strong interest in Agriculture, Plant Science, or Horticulture
- Intermediate level proficiency with standard software, including MS Office Suite
- Ability to safely operate a vehicle within state laws and company policies and guidelines
- Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred)
- You have excellent interpersonal skills
- You can repetitively bend, kneel, and walk long distances while working in a non-climate-controlled environment and outside in inclement weather
- You have excellent math skills and the ability to maintain accurate counts
- You are dependable and reliable
- You’re willing to work overtime and occasionally work on Saturdays
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and/or 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 the number 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 appropriate Sales Representative
Benefits
- This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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