Field Technician

Join Earth Optics 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 Earth Optics, 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 Earth Optics, 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 apply—even if you don't 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 you’ll 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 Earth Optics-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 Earth Optics field procedures, equipment use, safety requirements, sampling protocols, and data-quality expectations

Are you our soil-mate? You’ll 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,…