Ag Equipment Operator

Innovative Ag Services; Andrew (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Innovative Ag Services is seeking a dedicated individual in Iowa to provide professional custom application of crop nutrients and protection products. The role includes operating and maintaining location equipment and facilities, while upholding safety and quality standards for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.

ktechnical responsibilities include reporting on time, completing paperwork, performing repairs, and assisting with distribution of farm supplies.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude including understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems.
• Knowledge of machines and tools and how to design, use, repair and maintain them.

Responsibilities

• Report to the workplace on time and communicate absences to the supervisor.
• Perform professional custom application of crop nutrients and protection products.
• Repair and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; document work.
• Operate and maintain equipment and facilities within the region.
• Assist with distribution of farm supplies and grain as assigned.
• Maintain shop and warehouse cleanliness and safety training participation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Initiative

Communication

Organization

Math skills

Job description

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Primary Objective:

To provide quality, efficient, and safe custom application of crop nutrients and protection products and to operate and maintain location equipment and facilities for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.

Major Accountabilities:

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

Report to assigned workplace at time specified; report late arrivals or absences to supervisor prior to start time

• Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. necessary to perform job requirements


• Professional custom application of crop nutrients and protection products


• Submit required application paperwork timely and accurately


• Repairs and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment; document all work performed


• Operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities within the region


• Assist with the distribution of farm supply products and grain when assigned


• Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed


• Maintain cleanliness of shop and warehouse areas in which you are working


• Participate in safety and job related training programs provided by the company


• Follow company policies and procedures regarding safety and conduct


• Create a positive, professional image to customers and community


• Accept and carry out other assigned duties given by location manager

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: (See attached detail)

Mechanical aptitude including basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems and knowledge of various machines and tools including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.

• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.


• Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.


• Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.


• Possess math skills when performing basic operations.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability: (See attached detail)

• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.


• Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.


• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.