Agronomy Applicator: CDL-A Field Scout & Precision Applicator

the equitya; Alma (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid Time Off (PTO)

8 paid holidays

3 paid floating holidays

401k match up to 6%

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

The Equity is seeking an Alma-based Agronomy Applicator to operate precision application equipment for fertilizers and chemicals, perform daily equipment maintenance, and support blending and delivery of products. You’ll scout fields, collect soil samples, and create field maps while maintaining professional communication with team members and producers.

You will work with the location team in a dynamic, outdoor setting, with long hours and travel among facilities in The Equity trade area.

Qualifications

• 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

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 assist 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.
• Communicate in a professional manner to the producer, salesman and location manager.

Skills

Good driving record

CDL Class A

Customer service

Communication skills

Team-building

Pesticide license

Job description

The Equity is seeking an Alma-based Agronomy Applicator to operate precision application equipment for fertilizers and chemicals, perform daily equipment maintenance, and support blending and delivery of products. You’ll scout fields, collect soil samples, and create field maps while maintaining professional communication with team members and producers.

You will work with the location team in a dynamic, outdoor setting, with long hours and travel among facilities in The Equity trade area.