Agronomy Field Technician: Irrigation & Research Operations

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s ARDEC seeks an agronomy field technician to join a collaborative team supporting crop management for research, production farming, and irrigation systems. You will assist with field prep, planting, harvest, pest control, and timely irrigation.

Responsibilities include equipment operation and maintenance, coordinating routine servicing, and communicating maintenance needs to supervisors and mechanics. You may supervise seasonal staff and work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years in crops production or related commercial environment.
• Experience with irrigated systems and heavy machinery operation.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and work in varying conditions.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Flexible for shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support field crops management for research and production.
• Assist with field establishment, tillage, planting and harvest; apply pest controls.
• Conduct timely irrigation using furrow, linear and center pivot systems.
• Operate and maintain equipment; coordinate routine maintenance.
• Communicate maintenance needs to supervisors and mechanics.
• Maintain facilities and Right-of-Way areas; support field tours.
• Supervise seasonal hourly employees as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Verbal and written comprehension

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

B.A./B.S. in agronomy or related field

Tools

Trimble

Greenstar

Job description

Colorado State University’s ARDEC seeks an agronomy field technician to join a collaborative team supporting crop management for research, production farming, and irrigation systems. You will assist with field prep, planting, harvest, pest control, and timely irrigation.

Responsibilities include equipment operation and maintenance, coordinating routine servicing, and communicating maintenance needs to supervisors and mechanics. You may supervise seasonal staff and work flexible hours.