Compensation Overview

$18 - $20Hourly

Junior, Mid, Senior

Salinas, CA, USA

Requirements

This job requires working outside for 8 hours or more. Overtime pay is included. You are expected to be thoughtful and detail oriented as you seek a resolution while dealing with unexpected situations and issues
18 years of age
Drivers license Be able to work days, nights, swing and weekends as needed
Be punctual
Ability to travel up and down the Central Valley and West Coast as needed
Ability to stay in hotels for extended periods of time as needed
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds

Responsibilities

Operate tractor on different crops while collecting data, uploading, and assist with data labeling as well as spraying weeds
Perform pre trip inspections on the tractor and robotic platform
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Maintain a clean driving record
Clean equipment and keep wash records
Perform routine maintenance, diagnosis and repair equipment following safety protocols
Respond to customer concerns, identify the issues, and work with software and hardware teams to develop and implement corrective action plans
Evaluate machine performance
Support demonstration and implementations
Work in outdoor environments
Work independently without direct supervision, once you are trained
Participate in travel between 40%-90% annually dependent on the season, crop, farm location, and your home location

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in agricultural
Previous experience driving/operating tractors
Hold a CDL drivers license
Experience in cultivation or tractor work with implement behind it

Join us at Verdant Robotics as we revolutionize agriculture through robotics and AI. We use computer vision and machine learning to understand every part of every plant at a massive scale -- and with automated robotics, we close the loop and act on that information in real-time. Our unique digital-twin and mm-accurate spraying technology unlocks phenomenal increases in productivity and efficiency - helping farmers grow more profitability with less inputs, realizing savings from day one.

Verdant Robotics is a combination of new, innovative technologies mixed with age-old agricultural practices. We like to think outside the box when it comes to delivering our superior service to our customers. We are currently looking for dedicated individuals to join our hard working and successful team, as we continue to grow our company. As an employee of Verdant, you will be working for the leader in Agricultural Technology, and be shoulder to shoulder with the best professionals in the industry. We are looking for a self-motivated detail-oriented person with experience working with agricultural machines. You must be mechanically inclined and either experienced or willing to learn the operation of heavy equipment.

Our headquarters are located in Hayward, CA, but for our Operations Team you will be following the crops as they grow up and down the central and southern corridor of California. This position contains room for professional growth.

We offer competitive pay and a great team environment. Verdant Robotics is an innovation-based essential company and requires in-person attendance. This position is NOT remote.

* This job requires working outside for 8 hours or more. Overtime pay is included. You are expected to be thoughtful and detail oriented as you seek a resolution while dealing with unexpected situations and issues.*

What you will do:

Operate tractor on different crops while collecting data, uploading, and assist with data labeling as well as spraying weeds
Perform pre trip inspections on the tractor and robotic platform
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Maintain a clean driving record
Clean equipment and keep wash records
Perform routine maintenance, diagnosis and repair equipment following safety protocols
Respond to customer concerns, identify the issues, and work with software and hardware teams to develop and implement corrective action plans
Evaluate machine performance
Support demonstration and implementations
Work in outdoor environments
Work independently without direct supervision, once you are trained
Participate in travel between 40%-90% annually dependent on the season, crop, farm location, and your home location

Minimum Qualifications:

18 years of age
Drivers license Be able to work days, nights, swing and weekends as needed
Be punctual
Ability to travel up and down the Central Valley and West Coast as needed
Ability to stay in hotels for extended periods of time as needed
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in agricultural
Previous experience driving/operating tractors
Hold a CDL drivers license
Experience in cultivation or tractor work with implement behind it

Company Perks:

Starting pay is $18 to $20 per hour (DOE), plus overtime as needed
Enjoy excellent benefits, health insurance, and a 401k program
Evolve in a very fast-paced environment with short development cycles
Be able to shape a revolutionary product in its early days

Verdant Robotics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Verdant Robotics

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Verdant Robotics is on a mission to build a future where autonomous robots can serve people, create value, and improve quality of life. The company's unique digital-twin and mm-accurate spraying technology unlocks phenomenal increases in productivity and efficiency - helping farmers grow more profitability with less inputs, realizing savings from day one.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$68.7M

Headquarters

Hayward, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -18%

1 year growth

↓ -17%

2 year growth

↑ 11%

INACTIVE