Seasonal Precision Ag Applicator (GPS)

Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company in Grand Island, NE is seeking a skilled agronomy technician to professionally operate custom application equipment for grower services. Wage is dependent on experience and demonstrated quality work on customer fields, with seasonal hours and potential overtime.

The role requires a custom applicator license for restricted pesticides, and possibly HazMat endorsement. Candidates should be able to read plat maps, use GPS mapping systems, and monitor software to

Qualifications

• Custom applicator license for handling restricted use pesticides.
• HazMat endorsement on driver's license if handling such chemicals.
• Ability to work seasonal hours with overtime to accomplish goals.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in field applications.
• Ensure precise application without damage to equipment or property.
• Properly maintain and service equipment entrusted to the employee.
• Read plat maps and work orders to locate fields for application.
• Communicate with managers, coworkers and customers in the area where work is to be done.
• Run monitor software in application equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Communication skills

Reading plat maps

Education

Custom applicator license

Tools

GPS mapping systems

Monitor software

Job description

Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company in Grand Island, NE is seeking a skilled agronomy technician to professionally operate custom application equipment for grower services. Wage is dependent on experience and demonstrated quality work on customer fields, with seasonal hours and potential overtime.

The role requires a custom applicator license for restricted pesticides, and possibly HazMat endorsement. Candidates should be able to read plat maps, use GPS mapping systems, and monitor software to