Semios

Seasonal Crew Lead - Turlock

Semios  •  Turlock, CA (Onsite)  •  52 minutes ago
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Job Description

Who we are:

Semios is a market leader in leveraging the internet-of-things (IoT) and big data to improve the sustainability and profitability of specialty crops. With over 160 million data points being reported by our sensors every day, we leverage our big data analytics, such as in-depth pest and disease modelling, to empower tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize resources and risks.

We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things and learns as we go.

Our innovative work has received several industry awards:

  • AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2022) – Selected as winner of the "Precision Agriculture Solutions of the Year" award.
  • THRIVE - Top 50 Global AgTech (2022) – recognized as exemplifying some of the best in agriculture technology around the globe.
  • Sustainability Changemaker by SDTC (2022) - Named as one of the companies which recognize homegrown innovation in sustainable technologies in Canada.
  • Global CleanTech Top 100 (2020) – identified as one of the companies best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean technology challenges.
  • Google Accelerator (2020) – Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges.

One of our partners produced this short video which shows what we do and our positive environmental impact.

We are looking for temporary workers to assist with the installation of our wireless networks in almond, pistachio, stone fruit, citrus, and walnut orchards. Season likely to range from October through April.

Who you are:

A Crew Lead is responsible for assisting with the installation of our wireless Semios network devices onto customer sites in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction. This role has additional responsibilities that include leading a crew of Installation Technicians.

Position Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

  • Performs installations and repairs that requires a basic level of technical and mechanical skills:
  • Haul necessary equipment to work sites with a trailer
  • Operate company ATVs
  • Lead a crew of 2-4 Installation Technicians
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years work experience
  • 1 year of of crew lead experience or 2 months of direct experience on a Semios crew (preferred)
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Proficient at towing, maneuvering and backing large trailers.
  • Ability to work long hours outdoors in various conditions
  • Comfortable operating an ATV in an Agricultural setting
  • Good communication skills
  • Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to sit and talk, or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes, chemicals, airborne particles, outside weather conditions (including extreme heat and cold), and risk of exposure to outdoor pests. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Compensation

  • Pay $20.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Work with cutting edge technology
  • Work with an enthusiastic team
  • Work outdoors
  • Sleep better knowing you are making the world a better place through more sustainable food production.
  • Opportunity to learn and make an impact by working on meaningful projects
  • Work with a team that values fun, laughter, and each other in collaborative work environment

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Semios

About Semios

Semios is a scalable, data analytics platform for growers and ag professionals that helps predict, identify, and prevent pest and disease pressure. The Semios analytics engine draws on multiple sources of data and information including a robust, wireless network of in-canopy sensors on every customer farm measuring climate, soil and insect pest activity.

Leveraging a network of 2 million sensors, providing updates every 10 minutes, we apply big data analytics and machine learning to reduce and mitigate crop risks for growers. Semios improves sustainability by promoting reduced dependency on pesticides and crop management inputs while helping to increase the value of harvests through reduced loss and increased quality.

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Vancouver, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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