Agronomy Service/Applicator

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks a skilled operator to manage custom application equipment. The role involves ensuring high-quality service for growers while maintaining equipment and adhering to safety regulations. Candidates must hold a custom applicator license and be prepared for seasonal work with overtime requirements.

Qualifications

• Must possess a custom applicator license for handling pesticides.
• HazMat endorsement required for handling chemicals.
• Ability to work seasonal hours with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate custom application equipment efficiently.
• Maintain equipment and ensure quality work without damage.
• Read plat maps and work orders accurately.

Skills

Operational skills related to heavy equipment

Communication skills

Ability to run monitor software

Education

Custom applicator license

HazMat endorsement

Tools

GPS mapping systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Aurora Corporate - Aurora, NE

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT: Professionally and efficiently operate custom application equipment to service grower needs who are paying for the service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Operational skills related to heavy equipment

Professional and quality work completed on customer fields without damage to equipment or property

Proper care and maintenance of equipment entrusted to the employee

Ability to correctly read plat maps and work orders to locate fields for application

Communication skills with managers, coworkers at the location and customers in the area where work is to be done

Ability to run monitor software in application equipment

REQUIREMENTS

Custom applicator license for handling restricted use pesticides

HazMat endorsement on driver’s license if handling such chemicals

Ability to work seasonal hours that require overtime to accomplish work goals

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Wage dependent on years of experience and history of quality work

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Operational skills involving hydraulics and air brakes

Software and GPS mapping systems pertaining to the piece of equipment to be run

Ability to diagnose basic issues with the machinery and/or software

Qualifications