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 agricultural products. Accurate and timely submission of application paperwork, along with performing repairs and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment, are key responsibilities. The operator will also manage the operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities within the region, assist with product distribution, and notify management of needed shop tools, supplies, or parts. Maintaining cleanliness of work areas, participating in training, following company policies, and projecting a positive image to customers and the community are also expected. The role may involve other assigned duties as directed by the location manager.
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.
- Class A CDL required or must be willing to obtain
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.
Responsibilities
- Report to the assigned workplace at the time specified; report late arrivals or absences to the supervisor before the 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 the 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 the community
- Accept and carry out other assigned duties given by the location manager
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
