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Field Test Technician - Tillage

Field Test Technician - Tillage

PublishedPublished: Published 3 weeks ago
Sage Ag Inc. is currently seeking hardworking, self-motivated, & detailed oriented individuals who are passionate about production agriculture & machinery. Through this position, you will be working with an agricultural technology company in an experimental field test environment. This position is 95% travel throughout the Midwest and requires extensive periods away from home. You will be working independently and as a team with engineers, technicians, & customers, on the cutting edge of agricultural technology. In this exciting position, you will be working with a team to test and monitor operations of real-time soil testing sensors performing tillage work.

Responsibilities:
  • Monitor operation of sensors and tillage tools
  • Reporting machine issues directly to design engineers
  • Gathering critical machine information, crop condition and test data
  • Gathering data and uploading data to software engineers
  • Performing frequent software updates

Requirements:
  • Minimum of 250 hours of agricultural machinery operation
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5 in an agricultural major; preferably AST or Ag Engineering
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Strong knowledge of precision agriculture equipment
  • Strong technology and computer troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Willing to travel for six weeks or more at a time
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License w/ clean driving record
  • Out-going
  • Positive attitude
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work in a team environment & alone
  • Ability to work long hours, some night operation will be necessary
  • Ability to keep accurate & detailed records of work performed

Details:

Job Duration: September 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026 (opportunity for full-time may be available)

Location: Based out of Slater, Iowa - traveling throughout the Midwest region

Compensation: Salary Range $60,000-$70,000/ yearly. All travel expenses paid by Sage Ag Inc.

Job Category: Agricultural Technology production agriculture Agricultural Engineering traveling

Job Type: Full Time Limited Term

Job Location: Slater