Ag Equipment Operator

Innovative Ag Services • Elkader, IA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The primary objective of the Ag Equipment Operator is to provide quality, efficient, and safe custom application of crop nutrients and protection products. The role also involves providing safe and efficient transportation of commodities and farm supply products for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.

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.
• 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.
• Class A CDL or ability to obtain
• Custom Applicator Licensing or ability to obtain.
• 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.

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
• Transportation of commodities and farm supply products
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees