Position Title
Irrigation Scheduler
Company Overview
Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is a grower, packer, and shipper of citrus and is a leader in today’s agriculture industry. Bee Sweet Citrus Inc. is a family owned and operated company, providing over 10 different varieties to its consumers. Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is focused on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
Job Overview
Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is looking for an optimistic, committed, and motivated candidate who obtains at least 1 year of experience with irrigation scheduling. This job will require traveling from one ranch to another which will require a valid California driver’s license with a clean DMV record.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Knowledge of production agriculture
- Collect and analyze soil moisture data using soil probe
- Maintain detailed records of soil moisture reading and irrigation schedules
- Communicate with irrigation principles: drip, sprinkler, irrigation preferred
- Coordinate activities based on factors such as crop maturity, weather conditions, and soil moisture conditions
Required Skills / Abilities
- Must have a clean driving record
- Must be able to follow our Fleet Safety Program and Policies
Physical Requirements
- Employee is regularly required to walk, stand for periods of time at workstation, climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to work in extreme cold, heat, or humidity; and sometimes can include work in dusty or muddy work conditions
Pay offered/ Benefits
- $20-$25 per hour DOE
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Industry-leading health, dental and vision insurance and health wellness program that covers regular doctor visits, eye exams, etc. with only a minor copay
- 401(k) retirement with guaranteed matching contributions
What We Do
Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc. is a vertically integrated agribusiness, dedicated to providing our consumers with citrus that's fresh, safe and delicious.
Family owned and operated, and located in the heart of the Central Valley, Bee Sweet Citrus is known for the production of Navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, grapefruit, mandarins – even exotic specialties like minneolas and pummelos.
In addition, close ties with Australian, Chilean and Peruvian growers allow us to provide our consumers with high quality citrus all year long.