Custom Applicator

New Vision Co-op; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

PTO

HSA/FSA

Job summary

New Vision Co-op in Minnesota is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate agricultural machinery for applying nutrients and crop protection. The role includes hauling fertilizer and grain, plus maintaining and repairing equipment per schedule.

A strong ownership attitude and attention to detail are essential. Key duties include operating spreaders, maintaining rolling stock, performing load/unload of trucks, yard upkeep, and assisting teammates across tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to operate agricultural equipment.
• Ability to utilize and operate variable rate technology and GPS guidance systems.
• Maintenance and mechanical skills.
• Basic computer skills. Attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with health card certification within 1 year of hire. Must have an acceptable MVR.
• An applicator’s license that meets the minimum compliance requirements of the regulatory state in which the applicator operates.

Responsibilities

• Operates technologically advanced machinery to spread fertilizer and agricultural chemicals.
• Maintain facility, equipment and rolling stock.
• Perform accurate recordkeeping.
• Unload or load out trucks or railcars.
• Drives tender truck.
• Perform yard maintenance including driveways, mowing, weed control, and snow removal.
• Assist team members in other areas as needed.

Skills

Operate agricultural equipment

GPS & VRT experience

Maintenance skills

Basic computer skills

CDL Class A (within 1 year)

Applicator license

Education

GED

Job description

Description

This position will operate equipment, including but not limited to airflow and sprayer, for the application of nutrients and crop protection to customers’ fields in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner while interacting with our customers in a professional manner. The position includes driving semi and straight trucks hauling fertilizer and grain. Will also maintain and repair equipment according to maintenance schedules, policies and procedures. Attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership in the work and the equipment used is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates technologically advanced machinery to spread fertilizer and agricultural chemicals.
• Maintain facility, equipment and rolling stock.
• Perform accurate recordkeeping.
• Unload or load out trucks or railcars.
• Drives tender truck.
• Perform yard maintenance including driveways, mowing, weed control, and snow removal.
• Assist team members in other areas as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to operate agricultural equipment.
• Ability to utilize and operate variable rate technology and GPS guidance systems.
• Maintenance and mechanical skills.
• Basic computer skills. Attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with health card certification within 1 year of hire. Must have an acceptable MVR. An applicator’s license that meets the minimum compliance requirements of the regulatory state in which the applicator operates.

Why New Vision?

Along with competitive wages, New Vision offers well rounded health insurance benefits including dental, vision, group life, & long/short term disability, HSA/FSA, and 401k (with a 6% company match). Employees benefits also include paid holidays, volunteer time, PTO, clothing allowances, referral program, and profit sharing.