Agronomy Applicator

The Equity; Dieterich (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401k match up to 6%

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

An agricultural cooperative in Illinois seeks an Agronomy Applicator. In this role, you will operate custom application equipment, manage daily maintenance, and ensure regulatory compliance. Responsibilities also include scouting fields, collecting soil samples, and delivering agricultural products. The ideal candidate will possess a Class A CDL and have strong communication skills. Benefits include paid vacation, 401k matching, and health insurance. Must be prepared for extended hours and potential travel.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CDL with Class A License.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work extended hours and near moving mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate custom application equipment for fertilizer application.
• Maintain equipment and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Scout fields, collect soil samples, and create field maps.

Skills

Driving record

Commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A

Effective interaction with management and customers

Self-motivating personality

Team-building skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Job description

In the Agronomy Applicator position, you operate custom application equipment for precise fertilizer and chemical application. You also will manage daily equipment maintenance and regulatory compliance, supports blending and delivery of agricultural products, and assists with fleet maintenance in the off-season. Additionally, you will scout fields, collect soil samples, create field maps, and communicate professionally with team members and producers.

Location

Reports to

Location Manager

$19-$24 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all established personnel and safety policies and procedures.
• Applies fertilizer and ag chemicals through custom application equipment in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Responsible for daily maintenance, cleanliness and compliance with state and federal regulations of equipment and facilities.
• Blending, mixing, delivering, loading and unloading fertilizer, ag chemicals, seed and merchandise as directed.
• Attend continuing education courses to maintain a quality level of knowledge for the products, regulations, and customer relations.
• In the off-season, may be required to assist corporate shop personnel in repairing and maintaining fleet or operate the truck fleet as directed by the location manager.
• Scout Fields for weed and insect problems, take soil samples, and make field maps.
• Be able to communicate in a professional manner to the producer, salesman and location manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics

• Must have a good driving record
• Must have valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a Class A License
• Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with management and customers
• Has a self-motivating personality as well as team-building skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

The nature of the business requires extended hours. While performing the duties of the job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical equipment and in outside weather conditions. Exposure to fumes or dust, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration is possible. Noise level in work environment is usually loud.

Travel

The employee may be required to travel to other facilities in The Equity trade area.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

The Equity is an independent ag cooperative headquartered in Effingham, Illinois and has over 600 employees. Our market area currently includes 22 locations and covers central Illinois and southwest Indiana. The Equity has five divisions including: Agronomy, Grain, Feed & Livestock, Energy, and two Retail Stores, plus a Precision Agronomy dealership as well as a cutting‑edge drone sprayer business. The Equity’s mission is to deliver value to our customers through operational excellence, providing information, exploring opportunities, and supporting profitable roles for producers.

Benefits Overview

• Paid vacation, 6 days Paid Time for All, 8 paid holidays, 3 paid floating holidays
• 401k match up to 6%
• One week paid Parental Leave
• Referral Program
• Company Incentive Program
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Life insurance and long‑term disability insurance

Effingham Equity shall not be liable for, shall not pay, and expressly rejects and disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for any commission, expense, fee or cost claimed or charged by any recruitment or employment agency, firm, or company in connection with the employment of any candidate selected by Effingham Equity for the position described above unless a written contract is executed by Effingham Equity and such employment agency, firm or company before Effingham Equity makes an offer of employment to such candidate