Grower Field Technician
Arable
📍 Remote, but must be based in or near Saint Joseph/La Porte County, Indiana
We’re seeking a Grower Support Technician to serve as a local, field-based partner to growers using Arable’s agtech tools. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on field work, is comfortable with basic technology, and wants to support farmers in using data to improve crop and water management.We welcome candidates looking for either full-time or part-time roles—this position is flexible and varies with the agricultural season.
At Arable, our mission is to connect all the world’s farms and provide the highest-quality data to power predictive analytics, optimizing the global food system. The need to rethink how we feed an ever-growing population and manage our natural resources has never been greater. We believe the heart of the solution lies in digitizing the analog world with high-fidelity data to help food producers optimize their operations. If successful, our work will improve the lives of farmers, address greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute significantly to securing the global food supply for decades to come.
Examples of Our Work:
Helping farmers in Nebraska manage water more efficiently and sustainably
Building agricultural climate data networks in Africa to help farmers adapt to climate change
Providing farmers in California with tools to save water, reduce risk, and minimize waste
What You'll Do:- Install and maintain Arable weather and crop monitoring devices on farms
- Troubleshoot hardware and connectivity issues in-field or remotely
- Provide basic training to growers on how to use the Arable system
- Support seasonal field tasks (e.g., sensor checks before planting, irrigation calibration, harvest prep)
- Collaborate with Arable’s Customer Success team to ensure grower satisfaction
- Document site visits, provide grower feedback, and report issues to internal teams
- Represent Arable as a reliable and friendly partner in the community
- Experience in agriculture, irrigation, ag retail, or agtech fieldwork
- Mechanical or technical aptitude (no coding required—just solid troubleshooting skills)
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel between farms (mileage reimbursed)
- Comfort working outdoors in variable conditions
- Familiarity with row crop systems, especially corn and soy, is a plus
- Spanish fluency is a plus (but not required)
- 1–3 years of field experience (agriculture, irrigation, or related)
- Degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a relevant field preferred
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work independently in the field
- Valid driver’s license
- $25–$35/hr depending on experience and role structure
- Mileage reimbursement for local travel
- Flexible schedule, ideal for balancing seasonal work
- Option to work as a W2 employee or independent contractor
- Training provided on Arable hardware/software
If you’re passionate about agriculture, enjoy solving problems in the field, and want a flexible role with impact, we’d love to hear from you.