Crop Protection & Fertilizer Applicator - CDL

NEW Cooperative, Inc; Davis City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus program

Job summary

NEW Cooperative, Inc. is an Iowa-based, farmer-owned cooperative seeking an equipment and service associate to support agronomy, grain, and related operations. You will operate spraying gear, handle loading/unloading, and may drive a semi-truck during off-season, while maintaining safety and equipment standards.

Responsibilities include assisting in maintenance, loading orders, and providing friendly customer service in a busy season environment. Strong safety culture and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Must have or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Applicator’s License.
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical every 2 years at a minimum as required by law.
• High school diploma or GED with 1-3 months of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Understand the seasonality of the farm supply business and the in-season time commitment.
• Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with customers and individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Possesses problem solving capability and understands the operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate spraying equipment, tender trucks, other applications equipment, and NH3 equipment.
• Assist in loading and unloading of vehicles based on work orders.
• Operate a semi-truck in the off-season as needed.
• Assist in other areas of the location as needed.
• Performs work safely and uses the appropriate PPE.
• Satisfy customers through effective communication and problem solving.

Skills

CDL driving

HazMat endorsement

Commercial applicator

DOT physical

Safety awareness

Customer interaction

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL with tanker endorsement

Job description

NEW Cooperative, Inc. is an Iowa-based, farmer-owned cooperative seeking an equipment and service associate to support agronomy, grain, and related operations. You will operate spraying gear, handle loading/unloading, and may drive a semi-truck during off-season, while maintaining safety and equipment standards.

Responsibilities include assisting in maintenance, loading orders, and providing friendly customer service in a busy season environment. Strong safety culture and teamwork are essential.