Seasonal Field Technician - Twin Falls, ID
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Twin Falls
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held
organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and
agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true
farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of
agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant
sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial
product development, and distribution.SummaryA seasonal field
technician inspects farmers' fields and records and reports weed,
insect, disease and other observations of crop health. This is an
important role to help farmers make timely, informed and economical
decisions to maintain their crops. -Key Responsibilities
- Walk Fields of customers often in order to monitor crop health
and identify issues to make recommendations of herbicide, pesticide
or mechanical control methods. -
- Perform yield estimates throughout the growing season to
provide customer with projections. -
- Establish routes schedules and other organizational tools
- Use knowledge of growth stages in crops in order to predict
potential problems during that stage of the growing season
- Identify and diagnose types of infestation or disease. -
- Remain up to date on latest chemistry and technology for
enhanced crop protection (such as drones or apps). -
- Report to crop advisor status of fields and make
recommendations. - -Disclaimer - These statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this classification. -They are not intended to
be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties
and skills required of personnel so classified. -Typical
EducationHigh school diploma or general education degree
(GED)Skills & Relevant Experience
- Some knowledge of agriculture and/or horticulture. -
- A farm background (or some experience on a farm) and/or in the
landscape/golf industry preferred.
- Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in MS Office
programs.Requirements
- Preferably enrolled in courses working towards PCA license or
other agricultural program
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to operate 4-wheel drive and/or ATV vehicles off road
or on farm roadsOther InformationRelocation not available for this
position -Job Requisition ID: -12195Travel Required: -NonePay
Grade: -Hourly -Location(s): -SGS Retail - Twin Falls -Country:
-United States -**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, national
origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability,
medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status,
marital status, or any other protected status.**
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Twin Falls , Seasonal Field Technician - Twin Falls, ID, Engineering , Twin Falls, Idaho
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