A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.
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$20.82
Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Texas $20.41 - $36.09 Per hour HVI Technician
USDA
Occupation:
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Location:
Lubbock, TX - 79409
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
Posted:
08/12/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
08/15/2026
Expires:
09/11/2026
Job #: 17054379
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
12 Month(s) Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Benefits Help for . HVI Technician Applications will be accepted for HVI Technician trainees on August 17th thru August 28th, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Minimum requirements:
1 (one) year of training or experience above high school in electronics or electro-mechanical repairs or instruction OR GS-3 Agriculture Commodity Aid or GS-4 Lead Agriculture Commodity Aid with potential of mechanical abilities.
PROOF OF SPECIAL TRAINING OR LICENSE REQUIRED.
All applicants must have a High School diploma or GED to be qualified.
PROOF OF EDUCATION MUST BE PROVIDED WITH APPLICATION.
If you know of anyone outside the Cotton and Tobacco Program who might be interested and meets the minimum requirements, please convey the details of this announcement. Background checks will be conducted on all applicants. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be able to provide proof of identification (picture ID, Social Security Card) and education. Veteran's preference will be applied only to new applicants. DD-214 and/or VA letter required for applicable Veteran preference. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, civil service employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions (proof of registration and/or exemption required). Weekend and Holiday work is mandatory and must be able to work any shift. Technician School will be held September 14th thru September 25th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Daily attendance is required and necessary to successfully pass course. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). If you're interested, apply in person @ 120 Texas Tech Parkway
