Agronomy Applicator

the equitya; Minnesota; Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid vacation

Paid time off

6 paid holidays

3 floating holidays

401k match up to 6%

Parental leave

Zusammenfassung

The Equity Marshall agronomy team seeks a dedicated Agronomy Applicator to operate custom application equipment for precise fertilizer and chemical application, conduct field scouting, soil sampling and field mapping, and assist with fleet maintenance as needed.

Based at 16990 N 2nd St, Marshall, IL, you will report to the Location Manager and collaborate with producers and team members while maintaining safety and regulatory standards. Salary is hourly and commensurate with experience.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a Class A
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate well with team and producers
• Must maintain a good driving record and regulatory compliance
• Obtain a commercial pesticide license within a reasonable timeframe

Aufgaben

• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Apply fertilizer and ag chemicals accurately with custom equipment
• Maintain and clean equipment; comply with state and federal regulations
• Blending, loading, delivering, and unloading fertilizer and ag chemicals
• Attend continuing education to maintain product and regulatory knowledge
• Assist with fleet maintenance during off-season as directed
• Scout fields, take soil samples, and create field maps
• Communicate professionally with producers, sales staff, and location manager

Kenntnisse

CDL Class A

Driving record

Pesticide license

Customer service

Written communication

Team-building

Jobbeschreibung

Marshall - Agronomy Applicator

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 16990 N 2nd St, Marshall, IL 62441

Reports to Location Manager

Salary $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
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• 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
• Obtain a commercial pesticide license

Work Environment

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.

Date Posted

08/07/2025

Who is The Equity?

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