Agronomy Service/Applicator

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

Job summary

Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company in Clarks, NE seeks an operator to professionally operate custom application equipment servicing grower needs who pay for the service. The role focuses on accurate field work and equipment care within a team setting.

Prospective candidates should hold a custom applicator license for restricted use pesticides and may require HazMat endorsement. Seasonal hours with overtime are common to meet goals and complete field operations effectively.

Qualifications

• Must have custom applicator license for handling restricted use pesticides.
• HazMat endorsement on driver’s license if handling such chemicals.
• Ability to work seasonal hours with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Field safety

Communication

Tools

GPS mapping systems

Monitor software

Hydraulics & brakes knowledge

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Clarks - 095 - Clarks, NE 68628

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