Job Description
Job Description
Summary/Objective:
The Distribution Uniformity (DU) Intern measures water and pressure from irrigation systems in order to provide the grower an irrigation evaluation report with recommendations to improve the efficiency of the irrigation system.
Essential Functions:
- Drive company truck to various agricultural fields
- Accurately measures water and pressure from irrigation systems
- Take detailed notes, pictures, and precise calculations in the field, along with visual observations in order for dispatch to enter the data into a standard format for reporting purposes
- Observe any visible problems with the field and report to dispatch
Competencies:
- Detail oriented
- Observant
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of data collection
- Clean driving record
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an agricultural setting.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to drive a vehicle
- Ability to hike uneven terrain
- Work in inclement weather and adverse conditions is essential
- Capable of lifting 50 pounds
- Ability to dig holes occasionally to recover irrigation line
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Position requires a flexible schedule. Workdays could range from five to six days per week, and 6 to 8 hours per day with possible overtime. Workdays start early; at times the DU intern may need to leave their house by 4am to get to a job site. Schedules are given on a day-to-day basis to suit the special needs of the growers.
Travel:
Travel to various worksites is required.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Current college student OR some college experience OR associate degree or bachelor's degree
- Passion/interest in the agricultural industry
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
None required for this position.
Other Duties:
- Assist service technicians
- Perform remediation's
- Assist product manager with warehouse organization, blending chemicals, cleaning
Employee Benefits:
- Company vehicle provided
- Gas Card
- Cellphone reimbursement of $40.00 per pay month
Job Types: Temporary, Seasonal, Internship (April - October)
Pay: $17.00 per hour
AAP/EEO Statement: Meras Water Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Meras complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Meras expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Meras employees to perform their job duties will not be tolerated.
Background Checks and a Drug screening are required. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time."