Facility Operations

Innovative Ag Services; Cleves (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Ag Services in Iowa seeks a location maintenance technician to support daily operations, perform repairs, and maintain equipment and facilities. The role requires a Class A CDL (or ability to obtain) and strong mechanical aptitude to service hydraulic and piping systems and various farm machines.

You will follow safety policies, keep records for licensing and reporting, assist with LP delivery during peak season, and be ready to work at multiple IAS locations as needed, contributing

Qualifications

• CDL Class A or ability to obtain one.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for hydraulics, piping systems and various machines.
• Ability to follow safety policies and maintain records.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize work and handle multiple tasks.
• Math skills for basic operations and measurements.
• Commercial Applicator Core Licensing with categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 7C.
• Assist with LP delivery during peak season.

Responsibilities

• Report to workplace on time and notify supervisor of lateness.
• Maintain licenses and physicals required for duties.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Operate and maintain equipment and facilities.
• Run and maintain chemical shed with record-keeping for tier 11 reporting.
• Fill shuttles and NH3 nurse tanks; assist with distribution of farm supplies.
• Keep shop and warehouse clean and organized.
• Participate in safety and job-related training programs.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Create a professional image for customers and community.
• Possess flexibility to work at other IAS locations as needed.

Skills

CDL Class A

Mechanical aptitude

Initiative & commitment

Communication skills

Organization & multitasking

Math skills

Licensing: Commercial Applicator Core

LP delivery assistance

Job description

Primary Objective: To support daily location operations efficiently and safely. Maintain location equipment and facilities for the benefit of IAS and its member-owners.

Major Accountabilities

• Report to assigned workplace at time specified; report late arrivals or absences to supervisor prior to start time.
• Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. necessary to perform job requirements.
• Repairs and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Run and Maintain Chemical Shed, including keeping records for tier 11 reporting.
• Filling shuttles and NH3 nurse tanks Assist with the distribution of farm supply products and grain operations when assigned. Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of the shop and warehouse areas in which you are working.
• Participate in safety and job-related training programs provided by the company.
• Follow company policies and procedures regarding safety and conduct.
• Create a positive, professional image to customers and community.
• Accept and carry out other assigned duties given by location manager.
• As a commitment to serving the customer, and to support ongoing business needs this position may be required on occasion to report to and work for another IAS location.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Class A CDL or ability to obtain, and/or utilization of seasonal CDL during peak business needs.
• Mechanical aptitude including basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems and knowledge of various machines and tools including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
• Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Possess math skills when performing basic operations.
• Obtain Commercial Applicator Core Licensing with categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 7C
• Assist with LP delivery during the busy season.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability

• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also, flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also, trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
• Agricultural Environment - Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.