Agricultural Field Technician I

The Morning Star Company / Gradient Crop Yield Solutions

Precision Irrigation Field Technician

Gradient Crop Yield Solutions is an agriculture technology business (a subsidiary of The Morning Star Company). Through the implementation of high-quality sensor technology, Gradient offers growers a platform to assist them to improve profitability of their agriculture operations. Irrigation monitoring services offered by Gradient include daily soil moisture, evapotranspiration, plant water stress index and high-definition satellite crop imagery. Gradient colleagues take pride in delivering first class customer service by assisting growers in their decision-making process to achieve better yields.

This position has the potential to become a full-time role.

The Mission and Position:

This Colleague’s Mission is, “to cooperate with growers, leveraging Gradient technology, to achieve the best crop yield and quality possible, while utilizing resources to their maximum efficiency and providing world-class customer service”

Specific activities will include at least the following:

• Assist in the precise installation and removal of sensor equipment in the field.
• Closely monitor daily data and timely inform lead tech and growers of any possible in field issues.
• Repair damaged sensors in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high-level communication and service by enhancing valued grower relations.
• Participate in business development opportunities / events.
• Collaborate in research and development activities if required.

Qualifications:

• Must have high initiative, and be able to work independently, in alignment with our system of Mission Focused Self-Management™.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record required (Ability to drive company vehicle).
• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, longer during season.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot weather conditions.
• Ability to use a computer proficiently.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Agriculture related field preferred but not required.
• Some hands-on experience in agriculture is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of soils and irrigation is a plus.
• 1 - 2 years work experience.

Compensation:

Comprehensive training offered in irrigation monitoring and soils. Starting wage will be $19-$24 per hour, in line with qualifications.

About the Company:

The Morning Star Company