Meras Engineering

Paid Internship Opportunity

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective:

The Distribution Uniformity (DU) Intern measures water and pressure from irrigation systems in order to provide the grower an irrigation evaluation report with recommendations to improve the efficiency of the irrigation system.

Essential Functions:

  1. Drive company truck to various agricultural fields
  2. Accurately measures water and pressure from irrigation systems
  3. Take detailed notes, pictures, and precise calculations in the field, along with visual observations in order for dispatch to enter the data into a standard format for reporting purposes
  4. Observe any visible problems with the field and report to dispatch

Competencies:

  1. Detail oriented
  2. Observant
  3. Excellent communication skills
  4. Knowledge of data collection
  5. Clean driving record

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an agricultural setting.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to drive a vehicle
  • Ability to hike uneven terrain
  • Work in inclement weather and adverse conditions is essential
  • Capable of lifting 50 pounds
  • Ability to dig holes occasionally to recover irrigation line

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Position requires a flexible schedule. Workdays could range from five to six days per week, and 8 hours a day with possible overtime. Workdays start early; at times the DU intern may need to leave their house by 4am to get to a job site. Schedules are given on a day to day basis to suit the special needs of the growers.

Travel:

Travel to various worksites is required.

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education and Experience:

  1. Current college student OR some college experience OR associates degree OR bachelor’s degree
  2. Passion/interest in the agricultural industry

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

None required for this position.

AAP/EEO Statement:Meras Engineering provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Meras complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Meras expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Meras’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties:

  • Assist service technicians
  • Perform remediation’s
  • Assist product manager with warehouse organization, blending chemicals, cleaning

Employee Benefits:

  • Company vehicle provided
  • Cellphone reimbursement of $20.00 per pay period, totaling $40.00 per month

Signatures:
This job description has been approved by all levels of management:

Manager______

HR______​______

Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

Employee______Date______

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