Field Sensor Install Specialist

AcreLink; California (MO); On-site; USD 138,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

AcreLink builds buried soil moisture sensor networks for irrigated farms in California and Utah. We seek a hands-on team member based near deployment sites who can be trained to install and maintain sensor hardware in the field. The role starts with paid training and can grow as our California footprint expands.

Responsibilities include shadowing installs, independent site work, periodic checks, thorough documentation, and scheduling visits. Travel to Central Valley grower sites is required.

Qualifications

• Prefer enrollment in an agribusiness or ag engineering program.
• Ability to work with power tools and outdoors in varying conditions.
• Interest in electronics and following technical procedures exactly.
• Willingness to travel to grower sites across Central Valley.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and assist with sensor system installs at grower sites.
• Independently install systems at additional sites per a checklist.
• Perform periodic site checks and basic troubleshooting per guide.
• Document visits with photos, GPS, and completed checklists.
• Coordinate scheduling with the office contact for visits.
• As growth occurs, conduct basic site assessments for installs.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Basic electronics

Detail-oriented

Willing to travel

Documentation

Education

Currently enrolled in agribusiness or ag engineering program

Job description

AcreLink builds buried soil moisture sensor networks for irrigated farms in California and Utah. We seek a hands-on team member based near deployment sites who can be trained to install and maintain sensor hardware in the field. The role starts with paid training and can grow as our California footprint expands.

Responsibilities include shadowing installs, independent site work, periodic checks, thorough documentation, and scheduling visits. Travel to Central Valley grower sites is required.