Ag Equipment Operator
About The Position
The Ag Equipment Operator's primary objective is to provide quality, efficient, and safe custom application of crop nutrients and protection products. This role also involves operating and maintaining location equipment and facilities for the benefit of IAS and its member owners. The position requires reporting to the assigned workplace on time, maintaining necessary licenses and physicals, and performing professional custom application of crop nutrients and protection products. Accurate and timely submission of application paperwork is essential. The role includes performing repairs and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment, documenting all work, and operating/maintaining equipment and facilities within the region. Additional duties may include assisting with farm supply product and grain distribution, notifying management of needed shop tools, supplies, or replacement parts, and maintaining cleanliness of shop and warehouse areas. Participation in safety and job-related training, adherence to company policies, and creating a positive professional image to customers and the community are also key aspects of this role. The operator will accept and carry out other assigned duties given by the location manager.
Requirements
- Mechanical aptitude including basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems
- Knowledge of various machines and tools including their design, use, repair, and maintenance
- 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
- Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds
- Flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs
- 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
- Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products
- Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks
Responsibilities
- 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
- Professional custom application of crop nutrients and protection products
- Submit required application paperwork timely and accurately
- Repairs and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment; document all work performed
- Operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities within the region
- Assist with the distribution of farm supply products and grain when assigned
- Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed
- Maintain cleanliness of 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
