Agronomy Service/Applicator

Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company; Aurora (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company in Nebraska is seeking a skilled custom applicator to service grower fields with heavy equipment. You will read plat maps, follow work orders, and operate application equipment while maintaining safety and avoiding damage to property.

Requirements include a valid custom applicator license for restricted-use pesticides, potential HazMat endorsement, and willingness to work seasonal overtime.

Qualifications

• Custom applicator license for restricted use pesticides.
• HazMat endorsement on driver’s license if handling chemicals.
• Ability to work seasonal hours that require overtime.
• Read plat maps and work orders to locate fields.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to service grower fields.
• Ensure work completed with no damage to equipment or property.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of machinery/software.
• Communicate with managers and customers on job progress.

Skills

Hydraulics

GPS mapping

Reading plat maps

Equipment diagnostics

Tools

GPS mapping software

Job description

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT: Professionally and efficiently operate custom application equipment to service grower needs who are paying for the service.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSOperational skills related to heavy equipmentProfessional and quality work completed on customer fields without damage to equipment or propertyProper care and maintenance of equipment entrusted to the employeeAbility to correctly read plat maps and work orders to locate fields for applicationCommunication skills with managers, coworkers at the location and customers in the area where work is to be doneAbility to run monitor software in application equipmentREQUIREMENTSCustom applicator license for handling restricted use pesticidesHazMat endorsement on driver’s license if handling such chemicalsAbility to work seasonal hours that require overtime to accomplish work goalsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEWage dependent on years of experience and history of quality workFUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIESOperational skills involving hydraulics and air brakesSoftware and GPS mapping systems pertaining to the piece of equipment to be runAbility to diagnose basic issues with the machinery and/or software