Ag Equipment Operator

Innovative Ag Services•Cascade, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ag Equipment Operator provides quality, efficient, and safe custom application of crop nutrients and protection products. This role is also responsible for operating and maintaining location equipment and facilities for the benefit of IAS and its member owners. The operator is expected to report to their assigned workplace on time, maintain necessary licenses and physicals, and professionally apply crop nutrients and protection products. Accurate and timely submission of application paperwork is required, along with performing repairs and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment, documenting all work. The role involves operating and maintaining equipment and facilities within the region, assisting with product distribution and grain handling when assigned, and notifying management of needed shop tools, supplies, or replacement parts. Maintaining cleanliness of shop and warehouse areas, participating in training, and following company policies regarding safety and conduct are also key responsibilities. The operator must create a positive, professional image to customers and the community and be willing to accept other assigned duties.

Requirements

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.
Ability to obtain Class A CDL
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.

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