Field Technician I

Field Technician I

Do you thrive in variable weather conditions and want to make a positive impact while working outdoors? Come work for Andes and earn a competitive wage and benefits package!

About us

Andes empowers biology to enable positive action against climate change. We are an integrated, multi-disciplinary group of nature-loving and hard-working people. The team you will be a part of is harnessing the power of bacteria to sequester carbon from the atmosphere, all while providing financial benefits to the local farmers who choose to use our products.

Job description:

You will play a key role in collecting and organizing soil samples from the fields, and will be the boots on the ground that help measure carbon sequestration to combat climate change. The work is physically demanding: you will use hand held drills and augers to collect soil samples independently in all weather conditions. There are two main sampling periods: March to June (depending on region) and Mid-September to Mid-November. In between these key sampling times, you will work remotely to help prepare for the next sampling season.

Travel requirements:

While some administrative tasks can be managed from your home base, the majority of the role will involve substantial fieldwork. Depending on your proximity to our acres, travel may be required up to 70% of the time during the sampling seasons.

You will be required to sample at least five days a week (weather permitting) during the sampling seasons. If you are not located within a reasonable daily commuting distance to our fields, travel will average 4-5 days per week. All mileage, hotel accommodations, and a daily food stipend will be reimbursed or provided.

You may be a successful candidate if you:

• Enjoy working outside in all weather conditions and want to be a part of work combating climate change
• Can remain self-motivated and focused while performing independent, repetitive, and physical tasks
• Understand that farming and weather are extremely unpredictable and have the ability to remain flexible with changing sampling schedules
• Have fieldwork experience in any of the following: Agriculture/Agronomy, Soil Science, Natural Resources, etc.
• Have active outdoor hobbies
• Are willing to travel around your key sampling area using your personal vehicle

Requirements:

• Reliable vehicle and clean driving record (mileage will be reimbursed)
• Must have the ability to lift or carry up to 40 lb boxes of soil and to carry a 40 lb backpack over a sustained period of time over uneven terrain
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, wind, or other weather you can expect in this region)
• Experience in agriculture and/or working outdoors
• Experience following detailed standard operating procedures
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a team player
• Willingness to learn to operate ATV/UTVs (previous experience desired but not required)
• Experience towing trailers is a plus

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

What we offer:

• Mileage and travel reimbursement
• Accrued sick leave and paid time off

Pay:

• $19 per hour starting pay

We are looking to fill multiple temporary short term positions (April-November).

At Andes, we know people are at the center of our success and we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Contact/application information:

Please submit your application through really. We will review your resume and be in touch to schedule a series of interviews for qualified candidates. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 60 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jamestown, ND: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $18 - $22