Custom Applicator - Farm Equipment Operator in Titonka

Energy Jobline ZR; Titonka (IA); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

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

Herramientas

GPS guidance system

Descripción del empleo

Job DescriptionJob Description

Are you ready to dive into the world of agriculture and make a real impact? As a full-time Custom Applicator - Farm Equipment Operator with Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Titonka, IA, you'll enjoy a competitive wage of $19 - $25/hour based on your experience and certifications. You will be given great benefits after a 30-day probation period, such as:

• A $1,500 sign-on bonus!
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term
• $500 clothing allowance
• Medical/child care flexible spending
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension plan strictly funded by employer
• Paid time off (available after 30 days)
• Paid holidays
• CDL-paid courses and training for non-driving positions

Join us in providing top-notch farming services and become a crucial part of our mission to support farmers in the Clarion, IA area!

THE GROWTH YOU HELP PROVIDE AS A CUSTOM APPLICATOR - FARM EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

The typical schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm with extended hours including weekends during peak season.

As a Custom Applicator - Farm Equipment Operator, you're the driving force behind safe and precise operations of application equipment, ensuring every task is completed accurately and efficiently. Beyond operating machinery, you also maintain all agronomy equipment, ensuring it remains in top-notch condition. When you're not behind the wheel, you're ready to pitch in with general labor tasks, keeping things running smoothly on the farm.

Each season, you meticulously calibrate machines to field-ready status, guaranteeing optimal performance. You're dedicated to professional-quality work and it shows on and off the field!

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge and skills our Custom Applicator - Farm Equipment Operator needs are:

• Ability to operate and maintain equipment safely
• Ability to blend fertilizer and follow labels when blending crop protection products
• Ability to read maps, follow directions, and operate equipment with computer-assisted operations
• A desire to learn the trade
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work well with others and take instructions from agronomy managers
• Ability to perform laborious tasks repeatedly
• Ability to lift heavy objects, including tools and crops
• Ability to operate complex farm machinery and do routine maintenance on the machinery
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Custom applicator's license/CDL (recommended but not required; we will train)

ABOUT US

Gold-Eagle Cooperative is a tight-knit organization rooted in the vibrant agriculture community of north-central Iowa. For over a century, we've grown alongside our members, embracing change while staying true to our cooperative values. Our facilities are hubs of innovation, equipped with cutting-edge technology to support farmers every step of the way.

From the fields to the office, we celebrate collaboration, flexibility, and a strong sense of belonging. Just ask our employees-they'll tell you about our recent survey, where we scored an impressive 85% in satisfaction and a whopping 95% in culture and benefits. Join our supportive community where your work makes a real difference.