Field Operations Technician (Central Valley, CA)

Position Overview

Orchard Robotics is a Series A startup backed by top VCs like Quiet Capital, Shine Capital, and General Catalyst. We are securing America’s food supply by building the AI farmer that automates our nation’s farms. As our first Field Operations Technician in California's Central Valley, you will drive ATVs, operate cutting-edge AI-powered camera systems, and work directly with growers to deploy and support our FruitScope data platform. This role offers the excitement of outdoor work combined with high-tech innovation in modern agriculture.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit customer farms and scan fields using our AI-powered camera systems to collect valuable farm data.
• Operate equipment including ATVs on the farm, ensuring high quality data collection over extended periods.
• Drive 1-3 hours to customer sites to conduct on-site demos, training, and technology deployments.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer inquiries, requests, and support needs.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting, training, and ongoing support for our FruitScope vision systems.
• Conduct on-farm demos for prospective customers and relay insights back to our engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Prior agriculture or field work experience with comfort spending many hours outdoors.
• Willingness to drive 1-3 hours daily to customer farms and engage directly with growers.
• Able to lift at least 20 lbs and perform various field tasks including gathering ground truth data.
• Comfortable operating ATVs and other field equipment for extended periods.
• Customer-first mindset with proactive problem-solving and independent time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

• Full-time, hourly, seasonal role spanning approximately 9 months during the growing season with an opportunity to convert 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.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on reducing food waste and feeding more people through agricultural innovation.