Field Operator - Day Shift

tricrobotics; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 22,042,000 - 33,062,000; Part time

Job summary

tricrobotics in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Robot Field Operator to operate and monitor our vehicle-sized robot and collect in-field data several nights per week. You'll work with cutting-edge agricultural tech in a dynamic startup, learning robotics, programming, and hardware development.

No prior experience required, but you should be English-proficient, team-oriented, and able to lift 50 lbs. Responsibilities include logging treatment notes, setting up the robot at treatment sites, and

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and handle hands-on tasks.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and electronics.

Responsibilities

• Robot build days.
• Treatments (night shifts) at designated sites.
• Setup and monitor robot platform on treatment sites.
• Log treatment notes in the system.
• Attend regular team meetings.
• Transport to and from treatment sites.

Skills

Communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Electrical basics

Team player

Troubleshooting

Passion for sustainable farming

Job description

Location: Oxnard, CA

As the Robot Field Operator, you will work with cutting-edge technology and play an important role as we expand to farms across California’s Central Coast. We are looking for someone who is passionate about sustainable innovation, loves solving new and exciting problems, is detail-oriented, and works well in a team. In this role, you will be working in a dynamic and highly collaborative startup environment with opportunities to learn new skills in robotics, programming, and hardware development.

Your core responsibilities will be the operation/monitoring of our vehicle-sized robot and in-field data collection several nights per week. Our team will teach you the skills you need to be confident operating the robot and you will have the opportunity to shadow one of our experienced field automation technicians until you are comfortable collecting data and running the platform yourself. All field data will be carefully logged and submitted to our online database. During treatments you will document the robot's progress, check for proper operation, troubleshoot any issues that may prevent a complete treatment, and suggest improvements when possible.

Responsibilities:

This position will provide you with an opportunity to be an important part of our growing and enthusiastic company, to work with cutting-edge agricultural technology, and to gain engineering experience with various new technologies in an energetic startup environment.

• Robot build days


• Treatments


• Setup and monitor robot platform on the designated treatment site


• Log treatment notes


• Regular team meetings


• Transportation to and from treatment sites

Skill Requirements:

• Effective communication, including speaking, writing, listening and following instructions


• Capable of lifting 50lbs


• Basic understanding of electrical systems


• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team


• Quick troubleshooting and problem-solving skills


• Strong ambition to help the company grow


• Passion for sustainable farming and the outdoors

Opportunities:

• The treatments are at night once every three days, which allows you to pursue and achieve personal goals during the day.


• The startup environment gives you the opportunity to learn and apply new skills outside the scope of this position.

Experience:

No experience needed

Required language:

English (verbal and written)

About the company:

More chemicals are used on our food today than ever before and in-field resistances are making the chemicals we use obsolete. Using our automated treatment solution, we are revolutionizing the way farmers grow our food by replacing chemicals with ultraviolet light on strawberry farms. Find out more at www.tricrobotics.com

Expected Work Hours

10am-6pm 2-3 days a week, based on robot applicability