What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Installation Foreman position at TradeUp Careers LLC?
Overview:
We are seeking a mechanically strong Field Installation Foreman to lead agricultural equipment and system installations throughout Central New York and the surrounding region.
This is a hands-on working leadership role. The right person will coordinate field crews, organize installations, troubleshoot equipment, and work alongside the team to make sure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and correctly.
The work involves agricultural and dairy-related systems such as pumps, piping, augers, manure handling equipment, separators, irrigation systems, dragline equipment, tanks, and other mechanical equipment used on farms.
Agricultural experience is highly preferred, but candidates with strong backgrounds in industrial equipment installation, mechanical construction, millwright work, field service, heavy equipment, plumbing/piping, or equipment maintenance may also be a strong fit.
Responsibilities
- Lead field installation projects from start through completion.
- Direct and work alongside installation/service technicians at customer sites.
- Coordinate manpower, tools, equipment, materials, and daily workflow.
- Install and assist with agricultural, irrigation, pumping, piping, and manure-management equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and equipment issues that arise during installations.
- Ensure equipment and systems are installed properly and operating as intended.
- Communicate project progress, material needs, and field issues with internal team members.
- Train and support less-experienced field employees.
- Maintain safe, organized, and professional job sites.
- Help improve field processes and overall installation efficiency.
What We're Looking For:
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
- Experience installing, servicing, maintaining, or repairing mechanical equipment.
- Ability to understand pumps, piping, motors, augers, valves, hydraulic or mechanical systems, or similar equipment.
- Previous foreman, crew lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
- Ability to organize a crew and keep projects moving.
- Comfortable working outdoors and in active agricultural environments.
- Strong communication and customer-service skills.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to customer locations.
- Agricultural, dairy, manure-management, or irrigation experience is a major plus.
Schedule & Travel:
This is primarily a day-shift position based out of Auburn, NY, with regular travel to customer sites.
Most projects involve regional day travel. Depending on the size and location of an installation, occasional one- or two-night overnight stays may be required.
- Company vehicle/truck provided for field travel.
- Company-paid hotel accommodations when overnight travel is required.
- Overnight travel is occasional rather than constant.
- Daily hours may vary depending on project requirements.
- Schedule flexibility may be provided following longer project days or heavier workweeks.
Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $55