Field Technician: Precision Ag & Field Support

Simplot; Colorado; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Paid Family Building Leave

Generous Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Benefits details

Job summary

Simplot is seeking a Field Technician to grow agriculture by supporting crop production, agronomy, customer service, and sales. You will work with Crop Advisors and Sales Professionals to learn the business from the ground up and assist with field trials, soil sampling, and product applications.

This role emphasizes hands-on experience, training, and the chance to develop technical, operational, and sales skills in a dynamic, safety‑driven environment with opportunities for future growth in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post-secondary coursework in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Business, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent agricultural experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Responsibilities

• Partner with experienced Salespeople and Crop Advisors to support customer relationships and field activities.
• Participate in sales calls and build relationships with new and existing customers.
• Collaborate with the Digital Sales team to create variable rate technology (VRT) maps, process field data, and support precision agriculture initiatives.
• Collect soil and plant samples, perform field scouting, support product trials, and assist with product applications.
• Support crop care activities and maintain accurate records, scouting reports, and application tracking data.
• Learn sales planning, customer data management, and other business operations critical to agricultural success.
• Participate in training and development opportunities designed to prepare you for future growth within the organization.
• Contribute to a safe, productive, and customer‑focused work environment.

Skills

Farm experience

Agronomy knowledge

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Communication

Ownership

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary coursework in Agriculture/Agronomy/Crop Science/Agricultural Business

Equivalent agricultural experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simplot is seeking a Field Technician to grow agriculture by supporting crop production, agronomy, customer service, and sales. You will work with Crop Advisors and Sales Professionals to learn the business from the ground up and assist with field trials, soil sampling, and product applications.

This role emphasizes hands-on experience, training, and the chance to develop technical, operational, and sales skills in a dynamic, safety‑driven environment with opportunities for future growth in