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Ground Operations Technician

@ Rainmaker
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Utah or Colorado or California or Idaho or Wyoming
$24-$29/hrFieldFull Time
Responsibilities:maintaining equipment, traveling remote, troubleshooting equipment
Requirements Summary:Working knowledge of plumbing/electrical, field troubleshooting, ability to lift 50+ lbs, valid driver’s license and ability to operate truck/trailer off-road, willingness to travel frequently across Mountain West.
Job Description

Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud seeding system to mitigate water scarcity and inclement weather. We develop and incorporate radar and satellite validation, weather-resistant UAS, weather modeling, and novel sensors and dispersions into an effective precipitation enhancement solution. 



Benefits:

  • Significant stock options with high potential upside as an early-stage company
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Full health coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
  • Unlimited PTO 
  • Paid parental leave for both parents


What You’ll Do
  • Perform general maintenance and repairs on ground-based seeding equipment throughout Utah, Colorado, California, Idaho, and Wyoming.
  • Apply basic plumbing, electrical, and technical troubleshooting skills to keep equipment running to spec.
  • Maintain a high standard of safety, consistency, reliability, and workmanship on every job.
  • Travel to and work in remote sites, often with little to no cell service, in a variety of weather conditions year-round.
  • Diagnose issues in the field and make sound judgment calls to keep equipment mission-ready.
  • Not be afraid to get your hands dirty, work independently, and help bring an end to fresh water scarcity.


    • Required Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of basic plumbing and electrical systems.
  • Comfortable troubleshooting mechanical and technical equipment issues in the field.
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently to ground based sites across the Mountain West.
  • Ability to work independently in remote, low-connectivity environments.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in a range of weather conditions year-round.
  • Able to take ownership of tasks.
  • Taking initiative of problems and their resolution
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a truck/trailer on unpaved and remote roads.
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly.


    • Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience in field service, industrial maintenance, or a related hands-on technical role.
  • Experience with generators, pumps, or remote/off-grid equipment.
  • Basic knowledge of weather-resistant or outdoor electronics systems.
  • Off-road or 4WD driving experience.