What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract, Tractor Driver position at Carbon Robotics?
The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI / deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy-all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA's venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital , Carbon Robotics is driving innovation.
As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it's designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers.
Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You'll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.
Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together.
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Carbon Robotics is seeking a highly attentive and reliable Contract Tractor Driver to oversee operations involving a tractor connected to our state-of-the-art LaserWeeder, which is remotely operated. This role requires a proactive individual to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of the LaserWeeder, troubleshoot operational challenges, and, when necessary, manually operate the tractor.
What you'll do :
- Monitor and ensure the safety and efficiency of the LaserWeeder system while it is remotely operated.
- Sit in the tractor during remote operations, acting as the on-site point of contact for system management.
- Conduct regular assessments to optimize the LaserWeeder's performance and address any inefficiencies.
- Manually operate the tractor when remote driving is not feasible, ensuring continued operation of the LaserWeeder system.
- Identify and communicate any technical or operational issues to the remote driver or technical support team.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
- Maintain records of performance metrics and operational challenges for reporting purposes.
- Assist with routine maintenance and inspection of the tractor and LaserWeeder system as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success :
Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted. The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, Interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties / requirements. Offers are determined using our equitable hiring practices. Carbon Robotics offers additional compensation in the form of benefits premiums, pre-IPO stock options and On Target Earning commissions for appropriate positions. Base pay ranges are reviewed each year. We are committed to the principle of pay equity - paying employees equitably for similar work.
Carbon Robotics' base salary pay range :
25-$35 USD
Why would you join Carbon Robotics?
Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems . Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do. Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based
Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
Choice of PPO or HDHP / HSA
Carbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all. We welcome everyone's voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.
We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge / veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV / AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.
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Salary : $25 - $35
