Field Operations Technician; Valley, CA

Position Overview

Join Orchard Robotics—a Series A startup backed by top VCs such as Quiet Capital, Shine Capital, and General Catalyst—as a Field Operations Technician in Central Valley, CA. We’re securing America’s food supply by building the AI farmer that automates our nation’s farms. In this role, you’ll drive ATVs and operate AI-powered camera systems to collect critical farm data, directly impacting how growers farm more profitably and sustainably.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit customer farms and scan their fields with our AI-powered camera systems to collect valuable data.
• Operate equipment including ATVs for extended periods to ensure high quality data collection.
• Drive 1-3 hours to customer farms for training and technology deployments.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer inquiries, requests, and support needs.
• Provide hands-on support, troubleshooting, and training for our Fruit Scope vision systems.
• Conduct on-farm demos for prospective customers and relay feedback to our engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Prior agriculture or field work experience with comfort in spending many hours outdoors.
• Willingness to drive 1-3 hours daily to customer farms and engage directly with growers.
• Ability to lift at least 20 lbs to set up camera systems.
• Experience driving ATVs and performing various field tasks such as gathering ground truth data.
• A customer-first mindset combined with proactivity and strong problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working independently and managing your own schedule efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in agriculture.
• Valid driver's license AND a reliable personal vehicle for frequent travel to customer farms.
• Previous experience in customer-facing roles in agriculture or ag-tech sectors.
• Proficiency with digital tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, and CRM systems like Hub Spot.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours aligned with growers' schedules.

Benefits & Perks

• Full-time, hourly, seasonal role spanning approximately 9 months during the growing season.
• Opportunity for conversion to a full-time, year-round position for high performers.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage with 100% of the premium paid by the company.
• Make a meaningful impact by reducing food waste and helping to feed more people.