Ground Operations Technician
Rainmaker Technology Corporation
Apply to this jobRainmaker 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.
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.
Compensation (from employer):
24–29 USD per-hour-wage
Summary
Maintain and troubleshoot ground-based seeding equipment across remote sites in mountain states.
Job title
Ground Operations Technician
Experience level
none
Industry
cloud seeding
Location requirements
Based in Salt Lake City; remote site work allowed.
Salary
$0k–$0k
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Salt Lake City, UT, USA