Custom Applicator & Farm Equipment Operator

Energy Jobline ZR; Titonka (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Clothing allowance

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CDL training offered

Job summary

Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Titonka, IA is seeking a full-time Custom Applicator - Farm Equipment Operator. Compensations range from $19 to $25 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package after a 30-day probation period.

You’ll calibrate equipment, maintain machinery, and perform general labor as needed, contributing to precise and safe application operations for our farming clients.

Qualifications

• Operate and maintain equipment safely.
• Blend fertilizer and follow labels when blending crop protection products.
• Read maps, follow directions, and operate equipment with computer-assisted operations.
• Desire to learn the trade.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Work well with others and take direction from agronomy managers.
• Perform laborious tasks repeatedly.
• Lift heavy objects, including tools and crops.
• Operate complex farm machinery and do routine maintenance on the machinery.
• Hold a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Custom applicator license/CDL training is recommended but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain application equipment safely and efficiently.
• Calibrate machines each season to field-ready status.
• Perform general labor tasks as needed to keep farm operations running smoothly.
• Maintain agronomy equipment and ensure it is in top condition.
• Collaborate with agronomy managers to meet job goals.

Skills

Operate equipment safely

Blend fertilizer per labels

Read maps and use computer-assistedops

Willingness to learn

Hand-eye coordination

Teamwork with agronomy managers

Physical stamina

Lift heavy objects

Operate/maintain farm machinery

Valid driver’s license

CDL training recommended

Tools

GPS guidance system

Job description

Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Titonka, IA is seeking a full-time Custom Applicator - Farm Equipment Operator. Compensations range from $19 to $25 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package after a 30-day probation period.

You’ll calibrate equipment, maintain machinery, and perform general labor as needed, contributing to precise and safe application operations for our farming clients.