Pivot Irrigated Crop Production Technician (EH-10571)

Kansas Ag Connection; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beef

Work Vehicle

Job summary

Kansas Ag Connection is seeking a Pivot & Crop Farm Assistant in Kansas. This role focuses on operating, maintaining and repairing center pivot irrigation systems, with a strong agronomic background to optimize irrigation scheduling.

The successful candidate will work closely with the owner to determine the most productive watering cycle, lead by example, and participate in off-season maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in operation, upkeep and repair of pivot irrigation.
• Strong agronomic background with understanding of crops production.
• Electrical experience preferred; willingness to learn and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pivots to keep irrigation on schedule during growing season.
• Work with owner to determine watering cycles.
• Assist with non-crop tasks during off-season such as snow removal and property maintenance.
• Lead by example and motivate employees.

Skills

Pivot irrigation operation

Crop production experience

Electrical experience

Self-motivated

Team player

Job description

# Pivot Irrigated Crop Production Technician (EH-10571)Back to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from Hansen...Send to Friend**PLEASE NOTE:** We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.There is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.**QUALIFICATIONS:**- MUST have experience in the operation, upkeep and repair of pivot irrigation - Prefer good crop production experience - Electrical experience preferred - Should be self-motivated, task oriented, willing to learn and be a team player**JOB DESCRIPTION:**Hansen Agri-Placement is searching for a Pivot & Crop Farm Assistant for this Kansas crop producer. Person must have solid experience in the operation, upkeep and repair of center pivot irrigation. Strong agronomic background with understanding of crops production and irrigation scheduling. Prefer some experience in pivot management. Responsible for keeping all pivots in operation, on schedule and in good working order during the growing season. Need to emphasize, person will be working closely with the owner to determine the most optimal schedule and watering cycle for the crops. Will be expected to aid in minimal farming operations as needed and determined by management. Responsible for overseeing and conducting preventative maintenance on irrigation equipment during off-season. This is very much a \"lead position\" and need person who can lead by example, who can motivate and get the best out of their employees. Electrical experience needed. Should be self-motivated, task oriented, willing to learn and be a team player. Irrigation season is normally 90 days. During non-cropping periods, responsibilities will include but are not limited to snow removal, equipment, building, and property maintenance, and other duties as assigned.**BENEFITS:**Beef, Work Vehicle**ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.***If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.*