Field Technician General Interest

Are you interested in joining 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.

Earth Optics’ 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.

Our Field Operations team is consistently expanding to new farms and locations every day. If you meet our qualifications but don’t see the right location, we’d still love to hear from you! We are currently open to connecting with talent based in the continental United States, and especially interested in connecting with talent based in:

• North and Central Illinois
• Western Iowa
• 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.

By completing this application, we will keep you on file for future openings near you. While we may not have a current need in your area, we would love to open the lines of communication and keep in touch!

We are a growing, distributed company with a passion for soil health, innovative technologies, and supporting all within the food value chain. We are currently ~90 individuals spread across 31 states, from all walks of life, industries, and experiences. We are deeply focused on building the future of AgTech and sustainability, and help the world to see soil differently.

Our Field Technicians are integral to our Field Operations team and directly impact our mission through hands-on 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: Non-exempt, temporary to permanent.
• Travel:
  There is a substantial requirement for regional travel (both in and out of state), approximately 100% of the time.

• Compensation:
  On-target earnings consisting 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.

What you’ll cultivate as a Field Technician: (Your responsibilities)

• Assist in field crop, grassland, and timber research by serving as the boots-on-the-ground support to Earth Optics.
• 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.

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, and transporting a range of equipment…