Soil Sampler - Seasonal Opportunity

Location: Various field locations in Northeastern WI and MI's Upper Peninsula including Marinette, Dickenson, Florence, Forest, Menominee, and other counties
Employment Type: Part-Time / Hourly (Seasonal)

Weekly Hours: Up to 40 hours/week

Period of Employment: Until end of 2025

We are seeking motivated and reliable individuals to conduct soil sampling, with work available through the end of 2025. High performing individuals will likely have the option to continue employment past the end date. Samplers will be assigned sampling jobs that will involve walking or driving a UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) from point to point. Samplers will navigate to provided points using provided GPS equipment, pull and bag soil samples, and later drop off these samples at a designated location. This is a field-based, seasonal opportunity ideal for individuals who enjoy working independently outdoors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Navigate to designated points using provided GPS equipment
• Pull soil samples using provided tools in the prescribed manner
• Accurately label, organize and deliver soil samples to our warehouse in a timely fashion for analysis
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain sampling quality standards
• Actively communicate with the Sampling Coordinator regarding progress and any issues in the field
• Accurately label, organize, and ship deliver soil samples to our warehouse in a timely fashion for analysis

What’s Provided:

• Soil sampling tools
• GPS equipment
• Sampling plans and instructions
• Hands-on training

• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license (Truck required, 4WD preferred)
• UTV and transport access preferred (for field accessibility)
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
• Basic physical fitness (able to walk fields and handle power tools)
• Relevant experience doing field work, farm work, environmental consulting, or soil sampling required

Compensation: $30/hour + mileage reimbursement at standard IRS rate ($.70/mile)