Treeswift

Field Operations

FieldOperationsTechnician

$90–110k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Field Operations Technician at Treeswift. Skills: customer relationship management, field data collection, equipment operation and troubleshooting, logistics management, cross-functional communication. Lead field data collections across utility pilots and deployments. Carry and operate a 11-lb backpack sensor system on foot for multiple miles off-trail”

What You'll Achieve.

makes every deployment run smoothly; make sure that every customer feels confident in what Treeswift is delivering; ensure every project is executed safely, professionally, and reliably; making sure every collection meets our quality and completeness standards; working towards the best outcomes for the customer and the business

Industry & Context.

Field Operations
Problems you'll solve

navigate unexpected situations with professionalism; spot and flag process gaps, equipment issues, and edge cases in the field

Eligibility Requirements

high-travel role, comfortable with 50-75% travel, capable of long days outdoors in variable weather conditions, including early starts and remote locations, confident navigating remote areas, unpaved roads, and utility corridors in a vehicle, physical demands of carrying and operating an 11-lb backpack sensor system on foot for multiple miles off-trail

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2-4+ years of experience in fieldwork, operations, or logistics-intensive roles, Valid driver's license, Comfortable with 50-75% travel, Capable of long days outdoors in variable weather conditions, Ability to carry and operate an 11-lb backpack sensor system on foot for multiple miles off-trail, Ability to collect data from vehicles on unpaved roads, utility rights-of-way, and remote sites

Nice to Have

Experience with tree identification, wildfire mitigation, or GIS tools, Safety or medical certifications such as Wilderness First Responder or similar, Exposure to sensor-based data collection or high-tech field gear such as LiDAR, GPS, cameras, or drones, Experience in professional environments with formal safety protocols and team-based operations such as NPS, BLM, USFS, AmeriCorps, outdoor research, or the military

What You'll Do.

Lead field data collections across utility pilots and deployments

Carry and operate a 11-lb backpack sensor system on foot for multiple miles off-trail

Collect data from vehicles on unpaved roads

utility rights-of-way

Operate and troubleshoot Treeswift's field equipment including LiDAR

Own the logistics that make deployments happen

Serve as the customer face on the ground

Train customer users on data collection systems

Provide hands-on support when needed

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Act as a critical feedback loop between the field and internal teams; regularly syncing with Deployment, Product, and Engineering to surface insights, flag issues, and help shape how Treeswift's technology and operations evolve; cross-functional communicator who can translate what's happening in the field into clear, actionable insights for internal teams; manage expectations with a customer; show up professionally with a utility executive one day and a field crew the next, and make both feel equally supported

Communication Scope

cross-functional communicator; translate what's happening in the field into clear, actionable insights for internal teams; manage expectations with a customer; communicating what's actually happening in the field back to the team

Process & Methodology

Own the logistics that make deployments happen, from equipment and shipping coordination to site routing and daily route planning

Full Job Description

About Treeswift The way energy companies manage their infrastructure hasn't kept pace with the challenges they face. Treeswift is changing that, helping utilities modernize their field operations with AI-powered technology that reduces risk, improves reliability, and scales with the demands of a rapidly changing grid. We deploy AI-powered sensor systems into utility field operations, mounted on backpacks and vehicles, to collect LiDAR and imagery data at scale. Our models turn that raw data into actionable intelligence: reducing wildfire, outage, and regulatory risk from vegetation; preventing cost overruns on new construction; and accelerating recovery after storms. Since our first utility pilot in June 2024, we've grown to work with three of the five largest utilities in the United States. We're just getting started. Our team brings deep experience from Penn, Caltech, CMU, Palantir, Stripe, and Oracle, and we're backed by leading investors including Penny Pritzker's Inspired Capital. We're headquartered in lower Manhattan with an office in Philadelphia and field presence across the country. We're moving fast on a problem that matters. The work we do has real consequences for real people, and there's a lot of runway ahead. Come build it with us. The Position: As a Field Operations Technician at Treeswift, your most important job is the customer relationship. You'll serve as the trusted on-the-ground partner who makes every deployment run smoothly and make sure that every customer feels confident in what Treeswift is delivering. This is a hands-on, high-travel role for someone who thrives in autonomous environments, values precision, and works effectively across field teams and technical staff. This role is not just about operating equipment, it's about being a key part of how Treeswift shows up in the field. You'll be part of a small, high-trust team that works closely together on the road to ensure every project is executed safely, professionally, and reliably. Wh

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