Agronomy Service/Applicator

Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company; Minden (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company in Minden, NE is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator for custom application work. You will operate heavy machinery, read plat maps and work orders, and ensure operations are performed safely with minimal equipment damage.

The role requires a Custom applicator license for restricted use pesticides, HazMat endorsement if handling chemicals, and the ability to work seasonal hours including overtime to meet application goals. Wage is dependent on experience.

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 require overtime to accomplish work goals.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for custom application work.
• Maintain equipment and perform proper care to prevent damage.
• Read plat maps and work orders to locate fields for application.
• Run monitor software in application equipment.
• Communicate effectively with managers, coworkers, and customers in the area of work.
• Ensure professional and quality work with minimal damage to equipment or property.

Skills

Hydraulics & brakes

Machinery/Software diagnostics

Tools

GPS mapping systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Minden - 180 - Minden, NE 68959

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