Equipment & Operations Intern — Farm Tech & Field Work

CSS Farms, LLC; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS Farms is seeking an Equipment & Operations Intern to work with the Equipment Management Team and gain hands-on skills across our chip potato operations. Field work, research projects, and educational opportunities provide a pathway to grow within our team.

The role offers a mid‑May to mid‑August schedule with typical hours 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday–Friday, and occasional extended times during peak planting/harvest. Compensation ranges per hour are provided.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering, agribusiness, crop science, mechanized systems management, equipment maintenance, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one and pass insurance verification.

Responsibilities

• Support Equipment Manager with maintenance, repair, calibration, and operation of field equipment.
• Assist with fabrication, modification, and solving technical problems on equipment.
• Participate in equipment sourcing and purchasing.
• Provide support for equipment related inventory.
• Assist with planting, harvesting, and irrigation management as necessary.
• Give and receive real‑time performance feedback to further growth and leadership development.
• Take on other tasks as needed.

Skills

Excel

Word

Communication

Organization

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree (agriculture related)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

CSS Farms is seeking an Equipment & Operations Intern to work with the Equipment Management Team and gain hands-on skills across our chip potato operations. Field work, research projects, and educational opportunities provide a pathway to grow within our team.

The role offers a mid‑May to mid‑August schedule with typical hours 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday–Friday, and occasional extended times during peak planting/harvest. Compensation ranges per hour are provided.