Overview:
The Autonomous Technician is responsible for safe monitoring, operation, troubleshooting, and support of autonomous farm orchard sprayers, and related precision agriculture systems. This role ensures equipment performance, field safety, regulatory compliance, and data accuracy while maintaining high operational efficiency.
This is a hands-on field position requiring technical aptitude, strong safety awareness, and the ability to respond to real-time system alerts and field conditions. Must be able to work during day or night schedules. Some travel may be required.
Here's what you'll do:
- Monitor and supervise autonomous orchard sprayers and support equipment
- Launch and configure field operations using onboard and remote software systems
- Set field boundaries, geofencing, and task parameters
- Respond to alerts and intervene manually when required
- Perform pre- and post-operation inspections
- Maintain equipment to meet readiness and operational needs
- Identify and resolve basic mechanical or GPS-related issues
- Maintain accurate field and equipment logs
- Ensure safe interaction between equipment and field crews
- Plan, organize, and coordinate activities pertaining to the Pest Control applications, calibration knowledge required
- Implement recommended treatment programs to achieve effective, economic control
- Work at times up to 7 days a week and between 50-75 hours per week
- Communication with Spray and Ranch Supervisors
Here's what you'll bring to the table:
- Bilingual; English/Spanish required
- Ability to read and write in English
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures including converting units of measures
- Basic computer skills or the ability to learn them (email, scan reports, basic writing skills)
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort with tablets/mobile app
- Basic mechanical skills
- Strong safety awareness and accountability
- Be able to lift 50 lbs. on a continuous basis
- Must possess a valid drivers’ license, good driving record
- 18 Years of age or older
Pay Rate: $24.50 per hour.
Wonderful's dedication to you:
- On-site Café – Convenient dining with fresh meal options
- On-Site Gym – Stay active and healthy with access to our fully equipped fitness center
- Exclusive Product Discounts – Enjoy special savings on our products as part of our team!
- Growth & Career Advancement – Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Professional Mentorship – Learn from experienced professionals and grow your network.
- May include discretionary housing assistance.
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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