Agronomy Service/Applicator

Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company; Fairbury (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company in Fairbury, NE seeks a skilled operator for custom application equipment to service growers requiring efficient, safe service on fields.

The role emphasizes reading maps, operating specialized equipment, and maintaining machinery, with overtime opportunities as needed and a focus on accuracy and safety.

Qualifications

• Licenses: 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and apply products efficiently.
• Read plat maps and work orders to locate fields.
• Maintain equipment and prevent damage.
• Read and interpret monitor software in application equipment.
• Communicate with managers and customers about work.
• Ensure safety and proper documentation of tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Plat map reading

GPS mapping software

Equipment monitoring

Team communication

Tools

GPS mapping software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fairbury - 112 - Fairbury, NE 68352

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