Field Operator

Exodigo; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Exodigo is seeking a Field Operations Technician to scale our underground discovery capabilities. You will operate patented carts and drones, identify underground assets with multiple sensors, and document on-site interactions and reports to support rapid growth.

Ideal candidates have 2 years of field ops experience, can travel domestically across the US, and work in a fast-paced startup environment. English fluency and safety training (OSHA 10 a plus) help ensure success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2 years of field operations experience.
• Ability to travel domestically across the United States.
• Excellent English – read/write/speak.
• Physically able to stand/walk up to eight hours per day and handle 20–40 lb equipment.
• Willingness to work night shifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground discovery tools using carts and drone.
• Identify underground assets using multiple sensors (EM, magnetic, metal, GPR, seismic, etc.).
• Identify and resolve on-site operational issues with R&D and operations managers.
• Document interactions, site information and operation reports in organizational software.
• Work with cutting-edge technology impacting construction, transportation and utilities.

Skills

Field operations

Travel readiness

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

Earth sciences / engineering / construction / utility mapping background

Job description

Description

Exodigo is the leading underground mapping solution for non-intrusive discovery. Our platforms combine multi-sensor fusion, 3D imaging, and AI technologies to create complete, accurate underground maps that enable confident decision‑making for customers across the built world. We transform the project lifecycle for our customers, who include key community stakeholders in the utilities, transportation and government sectors.

We are experiencing sky‑rocketing growth and closed a historically large $96M Series B round in July of 2025

Job description

As field operation technician, you play a critical role in scaling Exodigo's growth. Here are some key roles and responsibilities of this job:

• Operate our underground discovery tools using patented carts and drone (for more information visit www.exodigo.ai)
• Identify underground assets using advance technology in a variety of sensors (Electromagnetic, magnetic, metal, GPR, seismic and more)
• Identify and resolve operational issues on site in coordination with R&D and operation managers
• Document interactions, site information and operation reports in organizational software.
• An opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology that will revolutionize the construction, transportation and utility industries.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Passion for accuracy
• Must have flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the business, including domestic travel across the US (up to 100%).
• Physically demanding- must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day, and work at night shifts at times.
• Able to handle equipment when loading and unloading weighing between 20 and 40 lbs.
• Driver’s License and the ability to ride in a vehicle up to four hours to travel to and from job sites

The Ideal Candidate

• 2 years of experience with field operations, preferably within a startup environment.
• Ability to travel domestically to jobs in urban and remote environments across the United States
• Comfortable working in a 2 week on/1 week off rotation
• Background in earth sciences, engineering, construction or utility mapping is highly desired
• Technological savvy, ability to troubleshoot technological issues on‑site
• Excellent English – mandatory (read/write/speak)
• Ability to work in a team‑goal‑oriented environment.
• Comfortable working with a global team (U.S, Europe and Israel)
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to proactively recommend ideas and execute planned activities
• Experience with industries such as – transportation, utilities, and construction – a plus
• OSHA 10 Certificate- a plus
• FAA part 107 drone pilot- a plus

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate: $33 - 35/hr + OT

Schedule

Schedule: 100% Travel Monday - Friday

Location

Location: Across US Metros within reasonable access to major airports such as New York, Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, Seattle, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, San Jose, etc.

Exodigo encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to characteristics protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, including race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Learn more

Our mission is to power the next era of underground exploration – saving time, money, lives, and the planet. We are focused, intentional, confident, and hard working. We solve big problems, but we are approachable, open‑minded, and love hard questions.

You can learn more about us on our website or check out this short video.