Center Pivot Field Technician - North Salt Lake, UT.

Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2022

Orbit, located in North Salt Lake, UT (10 minutes north of downtown Salt Lake City), is looking for a full-time Ag Field Technician. We are “Changing the Way the World Waters” by developing and manufacturing innovative irrigation products.

  • Are you ready help us “Change the Way the World Waters”?
  • Are you ready to be part of a team that values “Quality of Life” and Flexibility?
  • Are you seeking an employer who values “Caring Relationships” and treating all team members as people?
  • Do you have a Positive “Attitude” and seek to work with likeminded individuals?
  • Are you ready to be a part of a team who has used “Innovation and Continuous Improvement” to succeed over the last 50 years?

A Day in the Life

The Ag Field Technician will install, troubleshoot, and service B-hyve Ag remote irrigation controllers for our customers located throughout the US, sometimes on short notice. The Field Technician will effectively and professionally answer phone calls and emails to help diagnose and troubleshoot B-hyve Ag controllers and mobile app problems. The Field Technician should be comfortable working with 120 VAC and understand relays, microswitches, and wiring schematics. The Field Technician will need to be on call in the evenings and on Saturdays to assist customers as needed. The Field Technician should expect to travel about 25% of the time.

What are the requirements for this position?

  • 1-3 years of center pivot experience
  • Comfortable using a computer and software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, terminal/command prompt, PuTTY and internet browsers
  • Comfortable using apps on smartphones and tablets, including Android and Apple devices
  • Must possess a valid driver license
  • Are you qualified for this position? If yes, apply NOW!

Are there any preferred qualifications?

  • Basic networking, including basic understanding of IP networks, ping, and SSH
    Possess a valid passport

We offer great benefits:

  • $25 an hour, plus bonus
  • A free onsite care clinic
  • Flexible office hours (standard M-F, 8 AM to 5 PM)
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Subsidized UTA Eco pass (Front runner, Trax, & buses)

Responsibilities:

  • Install, troubleshoot, and service B-hyve Ag remote irrigation controllers
  • Answer phone calls and emails to help diagnose and troubleshoot B-hyve Ag controller and app problems
  • Assist installers over the phone and in person during installation of B-hyve Ag devices on systems outside of the normal installation process
  • On call in the evenings and Saturdays
  • Test B-hyve Ag app, device firmware, and hardware
  • Train new B-hyve Ag dealers
  • Travel to farms, sometimes with little notice, to help troubleshoot problems or help with installations

About Orbit

Orbit was founded 50+ years ago and is now part of Husqvarna Group's Gardena Division creating the global leader in residential watering solutions. In addition, Orbit's B-hyve suite of smart products, with 1.4 million connected devices, helps consumers conserve water, promote plant health, and save money. “We are changing the way the world waters.”

Learn more at:

https://www.orbitonline.com/
https://www.gardena.com/us/
https://www.husqvarnagroup.com/en/

Orbit Irrigation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, who participates in E-Verify. Reference checks are a prerequisite for employment. All offers are contingent on completion of a drug screening and may be contingent on completion of a criminal background check. All successful candidates must provide original documents that will establish their identity and eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act