Agronomy Service/Applicator

Aurora Cooperative, Inc.; Nebraska; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Cooperative, Inc. seeks an Agronomy Service/Applicator to professionally operate custom application equipment and service grower needs in Nebraska.

You will read plat maps and work orders to locate fields, and communicate with managers, coworkers, and customers to ensure accurate, damage-free applications. The role requires a Custom applicator license, a HazMat endorsement if handling chemicals, and readiness for seasonal overtime.

Qualifications

• Custom applicator license required.
• HazMat endorsement on driver’s license if handling chemicals.
• Seasonal hours with overtime potential.
• Salary depends on years of experience and quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Operate custom application equipment professionally and efficiently.
• Read plat maps and work orders to locate fields for application.
• Maintain equipment with proper care and prevent damage.
• Communicate with managers, coworkers, and customers at the location.
• Run monitor software in application equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading plat maps

Customer communication

Monitor software operation

Tools

GPS mapping systems

Monitor software in applicator equipment

Hydraulics & air brakes knowledge

Job description

Agronomy Service/Applicator# Agronomy Service/ApplicatorHot JobAurora Agronomy - 013 - Aurora, NE 68818## Description**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 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 equipment**REQUIREMENTS**Custom 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 goals**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**Wage dependent on years of experience and history of quality work**FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES**Operational 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