Agronomy Service/Applicator

Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company; Neligh (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company in Neligh, Nebraska, is looking for a field applicator/operator to oversee crop protection product application using heavy equipment and precise map reading. You will read plat maps, follow work orders, and ensure equipment integrity while serving customers in the area.

The role requires a Custom applicator license, HazMat endorsement if applicable, and willingness to work seasonal overtime.

Qualifications

• Custom applicator license for handling restricted use pesticides.
• HazMat endorsement on driver's license if handling such chemicals.
• Seasonal overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently on customer fields.
• Complete work without damaging equipment or property.
• Maintain and service assigned equipment.
• Read plat maps and work orders to locate fields for application.
• Communicate with location managers, coworkers, and customers.
• Run monitor software on application equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Plat maps interpretation

Communication with managers/customers

Tools

GPS mapping software

Monitor software on equipment

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Neligh - 187 - Neligh, NE 68756

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 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