Soil Testing Intern
Pay:
· $12.50 per hour
· Time and a half for over time
· Commission paid out for acres tested correctly.
· Soil testing interns historically earn between $18-$24 per hour with overtime and
commissions factored in. This number will fluctuate based on testing speed/accuracy and length/timeframe of internship.
Specific Duties:
· Operate an ATV and a soil probe in fields to pull soil samples
· Navigate with truck and trailer to specified fields.
· Document field conditions, soil anomalies, boundary/field issues observed when testing the field.
· Assist in preparing soil samples for shipping.
· Responsible for transferring files to field equipment and back to server for records each day.
· Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
· Assist with summer educational seminars
· Help elsewhere when needed.
Job Requirements:
· Must have clean driving record and valid driver’s license
· Reliable transportation to and from work.
· Ability to safely operate an ATV over a wide range of terrains and circumstances.
· Ag background or degree in field of agriculture preferred but not required.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Able to complete tasks with little or no oversight.
· Able to work in small groups keeping on task and maintaining efficiency.
Seasonal hours: Must be able to work long hours when needed. This is a predominantly outside position with a large portion of the work being done in corn and soybean fields. Applicant must be prepared to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
This is primarily a soil testing internship but we strive to assist our interns in learning other facets of the business , including but not limited to: plot research,
data collection, ArcGIS, ag educational seminars/training sessions.