Ag. Equipment Operator

Innovative Ag Services; Waukon (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Innovative Ag Services is seeking a skilled field technician to perform quality, safe, and efficient custom application of crop nutrients and protection products in Iowa. You will operate and maintain location equipment and facilities and report to the location manager.

This role requires mechanical aptitude and the ability to obtain Class A CDL with Airbrake, Tanker, and HAZMAT endorsements, plus a strong safety and customer-service mindset to support IAS and its member owners.

Qualifications

• Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. to perform job requirements.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude with understanding of machines and tools.
• Possess math skills for basic calculations and measurements.
• Ability to communicate information effectively in writing or verbally.

Responsibilities

• Professional custom application of crop nutrients and protection products.
• Repairs and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment; document work performed.
• Operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities within the region.
• Assist with the distribution of farm supply products and grain when assigned.
• Follow safety policies and procedures; participate in training.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Math skills

Multitasking ability

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:

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.

• Possess or have the ability to obtain Class A CDL with Airbrake, Tanker, and HAZMAT endorsements.
• 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:

• 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.