Field Technician

Join EarthOptics as a Field Technician!

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. At EarthOptics we combine cutting-edge genomic analysis data science microbiology and remote sensing to revolutionize agriculture.

We are a growing company with a passion for soil health innovative technologies and supporting all within the food value chain. We currently have 100 individuals spread across 20 states and two countries and they come from all walks of life industries and experiences. We are deeply focused on building the future of AgTech and sustainability and helping the world see soil differently.

Our Field Technicians will join our Field Operations team to impact our mission through individual contributor responsibilities. We have certain criteria across all our hires at EarthOptics no matter the position or team. Regardless of the role our team embraces learning craves collaboration and is driven by a fast-paced environment. If you resonate with our values and goals we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every requirement. You could be the perfect fit for this role or future opportunities.

The digs:

• Job Type: Temporary to Regular Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Location: This is a remote position open to candidates currently residing in Texas Oklahoma Kansas or Colorado.
• Travel: There is a substantial requirement for nationwide travel (both in and out of state) approximately 75% of the time for up to 14 days at a time.

• Compensation: On-target earnings comprised of your hourly rate overtime rate and an incentive pay structure per piece of data collected or mapped estimated to be between $25-30/hour.
  • The incentive compensation structure varies based on the types and total number of samples collected sensor readings and acres mapped.
  • Hourly compensation for travel time and coverage of travel-related expenses will be provided.
  • The hourly rate of pay is $15/per hour and hours over 40 hours per week are $22.50/per hour.
  • Please note that Field Technicians can earn significantly over the range listed - in some cases roughly $100k per year.

What youll cultivate as a Field Technician:(Your responsibilities)

• Support row crop rangeland timber and related field research and data-collection activities.
• Travel nationwide to assigned field locations and collect accurate field data.
• Coordinate appropriately with farmers ranchers landowners and other stakeholders regarding property access and field activities.
• Conduct physical soil sampling according to applicable sampling requirements.
• Safely and efficiently use hand-operated and automated sensor equipment.
• Follow applicable sampling safety data-quality equipment and field-operation protocols.
• Accurately document required field data activities and sample information.
• Maintain and transport EarthOptics-provided field equipment.
• Safely operate load unload and transport trucks trailers ATVs UTVs side-by-sides and other assigned equipment.
• Prepare label pack and ship samples to designated laboratories.
• Communicate assignment progress field conditions equipment issues and other relevant information to the Operations Manager and appropriate internal teams.
• Meet applicable production quality safety and equipment-care requirements for accepted assignments.
• Provide field and support-line assistance to other technicians and partners by helping troubleshoot equipment sampling data collection and workflow questions.
• Help train and onboard Field Technicians and partners on EarthOptics field procedures equipment use safety requirements sampling protocols and data-quality expectations

Are you our soil-mate Youll bloom in this role if you have experience in: (Your qualifications)

• 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.
• Proficient use of trailers or towing equipment.
• 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.

**We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However we are not able to sponsor or transfer visas at this time.

Although not required wed love to see roots in:

• Farm rangeland timber or field research experience (either personally or professionally).
• Ability to navigate to sample points in difficult offroad terrain using a SBS/UTV.

Aside from the green we can offer you:

• 401k Plan Employer Match up to 4%
• Accrued paid time off with increased accrual rate each year of service
• Candidate Referral Program
• Above and Beyond Bonus Program
• Regular opportunities to give feedback on our benefits offerings

How we stay grounded:

Although we have teammates working in the field in-office and at home we aim to create a cohesive diverse and enriching environment for all of our employees. We embrace different tools to enhance our workflows and communicate intentionally both live and asynchronously. A few quick facts you should know:

• We rely on Slack to communicate. Although there are a variety of team-specific systems to facilitate your work this is our primary!
• We love both food and emojis at EarthOptics. If hired youll come to love (and use many) taco and donut emojis.
• Our core business hours are Monday through Friday 11am-4pm EST. We have teammates in every time zone and have some teams that operate outside of that timeframe. As a remote employee you are asked to honor those hours to ensure enough time to overlap with key cross-functional teams.
• In order to maximize our remote culture we host company-wide opportunities to connect (virtually and in-person) and create space for focus work. For example we have a weekly all-hands stand-up meeting on Monday and reserve Fridays as a regular No Meeting day.
• Instead of values we believe in actionable cultural concepts. Collectively we hold one another to act and give feedback with these concepts in mind. Ours are information and intent recognition and respect and autonomy and accountability.

Inclusion and Diversity at EarthOptics:

At EarthOptics we embrace diversity and equality and stand against any form of discrimination or harassment. We base all hiring and promotion decisions on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications regardless of race color religion gender gender identity national origin age marital status parental status veteran status or disability.

We are deeply committed to welcoming and including every qualified individual. As a part of this commitment we ensure that persons with disabilities have access to reasonable accommodations. If you require assistance during the job application or interview process need support to perform essential job functions or seek other benefits and privileges of employment please reach out to us at .

Required Experience:

Manager