Agronomy Mechanic - Applicator/ CDL Driver
About The Position
Country Visions Cooperative is hiring a full-time Agronomy Mechanic / Applicator / CDL Driver for its Chilton, Wisconsin location. The work changes throughout the year according to seasonal needs. The role combines maintenance and repair of agricultural and transportation equipment with seasonal field application and product-delivery duties. Applicators are trained and mentored to operate self-propelled equipment during the growing season, typically from mid-April through early July. Travel between cooperative locations and customer operations is required. Additional and extended hours are expected during peak seasons.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of prior mechanic experience.
- Possess a Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Operators license or be able to obtain one.
- A clean driving record is required.
- Conscientious attitude and attention to detail.
- Thorough knowledge of agronomic crop production practices.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to interruptions and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Computer skills adequate to operate equipment field computers.
Nice To Haves
- Valid Class A CDL is preferred but not required; the company offers 100% reimbursement for CDL schooling for employees who want to obtain it.
- Valid Wisconsin Custom Applicator license; the company will help employees obtain one if needed.
- CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) certification.
- Prior experience relevant to the role.
Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on agricultural application equipment, semi-tractors and trailers, straight trucks, pickup trucks, fertilizer nurse tanks, and fertilizer spreaders.
- Maintain and repair buildings and operational equipment as needed.
- Operate self-propelled equipment to apply fertilizer and/or chemicals to crops in farm fields.
- Operate machines, field computers, and electronic dispatching systems to support timely and accurate applications.
- Use computer software for field mapping, crop planning, and customer-operation record keeping.
- Understand the products being applied and the reasons for their use.
- Deliver liquid and dry fertilizers or other products to farms using pickup, straight, and semi-trucks as needed.
- Travel between Country Visions Cooperative locations and customer operations.
- Work with cooperative employees and communicate effectively with agronomists and other team members.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $21.00 to $30.00+ per hour, with base pay and step increases dependent on licenses, certification, and prior experience.
- 100% reimbursement for obtaining a Wisconsin Custom Applicator license and Class A CDL, if needed.
- Paid time off.
- Annual profit sharing.
- Paid holidays and additional annual floating holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical insurance, with 70% of premiums covered by the company.
- Optional Health Savings Account.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid training.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Health and Wellness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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