Dairy Field Technician

Job Details:

Location:

Middlebury, VT 05753. Position Type:
Full Time. Salary: $40,000 – $45,000.

Dairy One Cooperative is seeking a Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) Technician to add to their growing team. The DHI Tech is responsible for providing critical data to help farms make decisions and achieve their goals (production & profit) by delivering timely, accurate, and meaningful information. You will be on‑site at dairy farm customers to perform data collection and provide guidance for better herd management.

Territory covers the Addison County area of Vermont, and you may live anywhere within a reasonable distance of the territory. The role offers considerable autonomy, though evening and weekend work may be required to meet the demands of the position. No overnight travel is required. Each farm is different in size, parlor set‑up, milking schedule, services required, and distance from your home — there is no “typical day,” but your schedule will become predictable within your circuit and market.

• Equipment usage: sanitizing, setup/cleanup, printing reports and invoicing.
• Testing: record cow number, pour samples, monitor data for accuracy, sample delivery.
• Communication: invoicing, driving/on‑site visits and consultations with farms, connecting with Dairy One team and management for assistance as needed.

The ideal candidate brings a passion for working in the livestock industry and has a strong attention to detail. Candidates with backgrounds in genetics, feed, cattle, herd health, or relatable farming experience are welcome. Job satisfaction comes from building relationships with farmers in your existing/assigned circuit as well as with new farms.