Agronomy Applicator | Field Scout & Precision Application

the equitya; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401k match

Parental Leave

Referral Program

Company Incentive Program

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Job summary

The Equity is hiring for an Agronomy Applicator in Robinson, IL. You will operate custom application equipment to apply fertilizer and ag chemicals with precision, while handling daily equipment maintenance and regulatory compliance.

You will scout fields, take soil samples, create field maps, and work with producers and team members. A CDL Class A and a good driving record are required, along with strong customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a Class A designation.
• Clean driving record and ability to operate heavy equipment safely.
• Excellent customer service and professional communication.
• Willingness to obtain a commercial pesticide license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all 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.

Skills

Driving record

CDL Class A

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Pesticide license

Job description

The Equity is hiring for an Agronomy Applicator in Robinson, IL. You will operate custom application equipment to apply fertilizer and ag chemicals with precision, while handling daily equipment maintenance and regulatory compliance.

You will scout fields, take soil samples, create field maps, and work with producers and team members. A CDL Class A and a good driving record are required, along with strong customer service and communication skills.