Agronomy Service/Applicator

Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company; Geneva (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company in Geneva, NE, is looking for a skilled applicator to operate custom application equipment and service grower needs in the field.

You will read plat maps and work orders, coordinate with local managers and customers, and ensure proper maintenance of equipment while handling required licenses. Seasonal overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• Custom applicator license for handling restricted use pesticides.
• HazMat endorsement on driver’s license if handling such chemicals.
• Ability to work seasonal hours that may require overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to service grower needs.
• Perform high-quality work on customer fields without damage.
• Care for and maintain equipment entrusted to the employee.
• Read plat maps and work orders to locate fields.
• Communicate with managers, coworkers and customers in the area.
• Run monitor software in application equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Equipment maintenance

GPS mapping software

Diagnostics

Communication

Tools

GPS mapping systems

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Geneva - 115 - Geneva, NE 68361, 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