Field Equipment Technician - Agriculture

Actalent; Corcoran (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent in Corcoran, CA seeks a Field Technician – Field Equipment Maintenance Assistant to maintain and repair farm equipment across field, greenhouse, and warehouse environments. You will support planting, cultivation, and harvest activities while performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery.

This role requires a hands-on mechanical aptitude, the ability to learn station computer systems, and effective teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with willingness to learn maintenance.
• Ability to learn and independently use station computer systems.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on farm equipment and machinery to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Operate tractors, agricultural equipment, and other station vehicles in support of daily field operations.
• Assist with planting, cultivation, harvesting, and other seasonal agricultural activities in the field.
• Support greenhouse operations by assisting with crossing activities, plant care, and other greenhouse tasks as needed.
• Prepare seed packets and organize materials to support planting programs and research activities.
• Process, package, and manage seed inventory within warehouse operations, ensuring accurate labeling, storage, and tracking.
• Assist with general station activities and special projects, contributing wherever needed to support station objectives.
• Follow all safety procedures and promote a strong safety culture by identifying, reporting, and helping mitigate potential hazards.
• Maintain high standards of quality, organization, and operational efficiency in all tasks and work areas.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive, cooperative work environment.

Skills

High school diploma

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Tractor operation

Safety culture

Job description

Actalent in Corcoran, CA seeks a Field Technician – Field Equipment Maintenance Assistant to maintain and repair farm equipment across field, greenhouse, and warehouse environments. You will support planting, cultivation, and harvest activities while performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery.

This role requires a hands-on mechanical aptitude, the ability to learn station computer systems, and effective teamwork.