Farm Technician

Farm Technician

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Farm Technician in Esparto, CA 95627

Title: Farm Technician

Location: Esparto, CA 95627

Duration: 8+ months Contract

Job Type: Contract

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.)

Job Type: Contract (40 hrs. a week)

Pay Range: $20/ Hr - $24Hr. on W2

(Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

Operator Farm is responsible to execute the operational work related to the RD Farm with Open Field Crop growing and maintenance activities in an efficient and effective manner to provide the necessary support to the Breeding, Research, Operations, PD and M&S programs and projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute work in cooperation with the Breeding, Research, Operations, PD, and M&S teams under the direction of the Esparto Farm Foreman such as tractor work, pesticides applications, irrigations and fertilization.
• Find technical solutions and improvements in the daily activities to ensure efficient and effective support to all programs.
• Perform regular maintenance of Farm equipment, irrigation system and fields
• Use farm facilities in a proper and safe way, following company regulations and guidelines.
• Proactive mindset and team player
• Follow and implement all EHS requirements and trainings.

Education:

• High School degree or equivalent

Work experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the areas of farm, agriculture and crop management

Competences:

• Communicating
• Knowledge on farm equipment operation and maintenance
• Knowledge on crop management and crop growing concepts (e.g. pest control - irrigation - nutrition) measures and application
• Demonstrated knowledge on farm safety principles

Skills:

• Solution-oriented
• Detail orientated
• Comfortable communicating and performing in a diverse team
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to obtain and Pesticide Applicators License

Required communication skills:

• Preferred bilingual Spanish and English

Working Conditions:

• Constantly evolving environmental conditions, like cold, heat, wet and dusty conditions and after hours.
• Constant change of farm equipment, people, agronomic practices, technology etc

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format to Please reference job code 234399 when responding to this ad.

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