Viticulture Field Scout, Seasonal (Healdsburg, CA)

Wilbur-Ellis•Healdsburg, CA

9d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Wilbur-Ellis is seeking a Viticulture Field Scout responsible for pest trap placement and monitoring/recording pest activity of various crops and pests. The Field Scout works closely with the field sales and the operations support team. This is a seasonal position.

Requirements

Excellent math skills and the ability to maintain accurate counts
Dependability/reliability. Occasionally may need to work Saturdays.
Good interpersonal skills
Willingness and desire to work overtime hours during busy seasons

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in Agriculture, Viticulture, or Horticulture preferred
Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred)
Intermediate level proficiency with standard software including MS Office Suite
Ability to safely operate a vehicle within state laws and company policies and guidelines
Requires excellent interpersonal skills between both customers and fellow employees
Ability to repetitively bend, kneel and walk long distances while working in a non- climate controlled environment and outside in inclement weather

Responsibilities

Prepare traps for placement in the field
Install traps in fields.
Inspect and monitor 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