Operational Field Technician

The Operational Field Technician will be primarily responsible for the general management and maintenance of Spreading and Applicator equipment. The successful candidate will also at times assist the Picklogger and Field Technician teams, as determined by the seasonal demand for the Spreading and Applicator equipment.

Main Responsibilities

• General management of Spreading and Applicator equipment.


• Perform basic maintenance and repairs on Spreading and Applicator equipment.


• Assisting depot with product distribution.


• Assisting with Picklogger maintenance in season.


• Collect soil, water, leaf, petiole, etc. samples from various farms as per relevant SOP.


• Capture location data on Trimble or MYFARMWEB™ CAPTURE.


• Complete the relevant online job card for every sample collected by accurately capturing data on the relevant form.


• Ensure samples are sent to the correct laboratories.


• Complete weekly machine checklists.


• Ad Hoc or other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills and Capabilities

• Able to perform basic maintenance and repairs


• Excellent attention to detail


• Comfortable with routine work but flexible enough to adjust to ad hoc situations


• Exceptional time management and ability to work under pressure


• Good communication skills


• Strong problem-solving skills


• Ability to lift and carry > 12 pounds/6kg comfortably
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate


• Agriculture Qualification will be advantageous
  
  

Experience

• Proven mechanical experience is essential


• Experience with agriculture will be advantageous
  
  

Other specific requirements

• Must own or be able to acquire a suitable pickup truck (bakkie)


• Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English (speaking and writing)


• Computer literate (Microsoft suite)


• Must be available to work every second Saturday, as required


• Must be willing to travel extensively, both locally and internationally


• Must be prepared to work long hours when necessary