Field Test Operator - The Toro Company

The Toro Company is now hiring a Field Test Operator. Apply now to learn more about this career opportunity.

Shift: 1st shift (7am-3:30pm; Monday – Friday)

Toro thrives on innovation. This rich legacy is alive every day as we strive to develop exciting new products and technologies to improve performance, productivity and efficiency. 

The Field Test Operator performs a variety of field test duties including: operating prototype and production field test units, visually inspects units, basic daily logs on machines, and general maintenance of the units. Either will lead a group of employees for daily work or able to work independently reporting findings of machine operation to the Supervisor and/or Technicians at the Field Test Site.

What will you do?

• Personally operates and evaluates Toro prototype, Toro production, and competitive units in field testing as required. Able to operate multiple equipment platforms that Toro produces and evaluates, i.e. walk behind, ride-on (sit and stand-on), hand-held, etc.

• Maintain basic logsheet entries, as requested, on machine operation and/or report back any findings to the Supervisor and/or Technician at the Field Test Sites.

• May be required to lead a group of temporary employees conducting a field test program in all seasons and maintain logs for all units under the lead position.

• Educate new operators of proper use and operation of equipment and PPE used during testing.

• Supports Field Site Technicians, as needed, with repairs or equipment rework

• May be required to drive a vehicle (Toro-owned or personal) to remote site for evaluation of product

• May be required to drive forklift

• Must maintain machines under test as prescribed by Test Plan, e.g. washing daily, checking basic functions, etc.

What do you need?

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with Test Site Supervisor/Engineer

• Ability to understand and interpret written and oral procedures

BENEFITS: Employees are eligible for benefits the first of the month following their hire date.

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401k

• 10 paid holidays

• Vacation and Sick Leave

• and more!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.