Field Technician

EarthOptics

. Support row crop, rangeland, timber, and related field research and data-collection activities .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $15 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in field research and data collection, particularly in soil sampling and equipment operation. Proficient in coordinating with stakeholders and maintaining safety and quality standards in outdoor environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Soil SamplingField Data CollectionEquipment OperationStakeholder CoordinationOutdoor Work Experience

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Hard Skills

Physical Soil SamplingData CaptureVehicle OperationEquipment MaintenanceField Protocols

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Hand-Operated EquipmentAutomated Sensor EquipmentLaptopsTabletsSmartphones

Industry Keywords

Row Crop ResearchRangeland ResearchTimber ResearchField ResearchSafety Protocols

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 with farmers, ranchers, landowners, and other stakeholders regarding property access and field activities
Conduct physical soil sampling according to applicable requirements
Safely and efficiently use hand-operated and automated sensor equipment
Follow sampling, safety, data-quality, equipment, and field-operation protocols
Document required field data, activities, and sample information
Maintain and transport company-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 relevant information to the Operations Manager and internal teams
Meet production, quality, safety, and equipment-care requirements
Assist other technicians and partners with troubleshooting equipment, sampling, data collection, and workflow questions
Help train and onboard Field Technicians and partners on field procedures, equipment use, safety, sampling protocols, and data-quality expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently residing in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, or Colorado
Eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available
Experience performing physical work in outdoor environments and varied climates/weather
Ability to regularly lift more than 50 pounds
Ability to capture data accurately, especially through soil sampling
Experience operating, loading, unloading, and transporting vehicles, trucks, trailers, ATVs, UTVs, side-by-sides, and company hardware
Proficient use of trailers or towing equipment
Ability to work independently while traveling, including extended periods and overnight stays up to 10 days
Ability to operate laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other electronic devices
Farm, rangeland, timber, or field research experience is desirable but not required
Ability to navigate difficult offroad terrain using an SBS/UTV is desirable but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hourly compensation for travel time
Coverage of travel-related expenses
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 benefits offerings
Company-wide opportunities to connect virtually and in-person