About the position
EarthOptics is seeking a Field Technician to join our Field Operations team. Our mission is to be the leading soil information company, delivering maps that growers, farmers, ranchers, and other stakeholders use to cost effectively increase yields and improve soil health and the climate. We are creating a future where traditional sampling methods are obsolete. Our tools help farmers and ranchers to sustainably increase their yields and feed the growing world through all things soil. With proprietary remote sensing technologies and machine learning, we create accurate and real-time maps with fewer samples in less time, ultimately saving our end users money, time, and resources. We are currently open to connecting with talent based in the continental United States, especially in North and Central Illinois, Western Iowa, and Southern South Dakota. Even if you do not currently live in one of those regions, but meet our qualifications, we welcome you to still apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist in field crop, grassland, and timber research by serving as the boots-on-the-ground support to EarthOptics.
- Travel to a variety of landscapes to swiftly and accurately collect valuable field data.
- Conduct a variety of physical soil sampling, including but not limited to Bulk Density, Carbon, and Meter Core samples.
- Utilize hand-operated and automated meter-reading equipment safely and efficiently.
- Closely follow company procedures and protocols to document data, processes, and best practices.
- Maintain and transport equipment to field sites.
- Prepare, print, pack, and ship samples to corresponding labs.
- Collaborate closely with the Group Team Lead, your Field Operations teammates, and internal technical teams to share information across the organization.
Requirements
- Performing physical work in outdoor environments, in a variety of climates and weather.
- Regularly lifting more than 50 pounds.
- Capturing data accurately (especially if through soil sampling).
- Operating, loading, unloading, and transporting a range of equipment including but not limited to vehicles, trucks, trailers, ATVs, UTVs, side by sides, and company hardware.
- Managing independent work while traveling, especially for extended periods and overnight stays (up to 10 days at a time).
- Operating laptop computers, tablets, smartphones, and other electronic devices.
- Be eligible to work in the United States.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Be hard-working and dependable, open to travel, exude a positive attitude, and can work effectively as part of a team or independently.
Nice-to-haves
- Farm, grassland, timber, or field research experience (either personally or professionally).
- Education or additional training/credentials in agronomy, soil science, or engineering fields.
- Proficient use of trailers or towing equipment.
Benefits
- 401k Plan + Employer Match up to 4%
- Accrued paid time off
- Cell phone reimbursement stipend
- Stipend for safety gear
- Candidate Referral Program
- Above and Beyond Bonus Program, and other earning incentives
