Agronomy Tech & Maintenance Leader — Training & Safety

Farmers Cooperative Society; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Bonus incentive

Health insurance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Identity theft insurance

Clothing allowance

Discount at How-To Building Center

Job summary

Farmers Coop Society in Sioux Center, IA seeks an experienced Agronomy Training & Maintenance Specialist to lead equipment maintenance, supervise maintenance activities, and mentor agronomy staff. You will oversee preventive maintenance, calibrate application equipment, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

This role requires hands-on agronomy operations knowledge, strong problem solving, and the ability to develop training materials and SOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of agronomy application and equipment operation experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of agronomy equipment, application practices, and maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and mentor employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on agronomy equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, application and tool-bar system issues.
• Coordinate equipment readiness to maximize uptime during peak seasons.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Operate sprayers, floaters, spreaders, tenders, and other application equipment as needed.
• Assist with seasonal agronomy operations, including application, delivery, and inventory management.
• Support agronomy managers with operational planning and workforce development.
• Ensure compliance with all pesticide, fertilizer, DOT, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with training and onboarding new agronomy employees in application operations, equipment uses, safety procedures, and cooperative standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for agronomy team members.
• Assist in developing training materials and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate employee progress with equipment and technology while helping provide coaching to improve performance and skill development.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Skills

Agronomy operations

Equipment maintenance

Safety awareness

Training & mentoring

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL with tanker & HazMat

Job description

Farmers Coop Society in Sioux Center, IA seeks an experienced Agronomy Training & Maintenance Specialist to lead equipment maintenance, supervise maintenance activities, and mentor agronomy staff. You will oversee preventive maintenance, calibrate application equipment, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

This role requires hands-on agronomy operations knowledge, strong problem solving, and the ability to develop training materials and SOPs.