Agronomy Tech

Pillen Family Farms • Humphrey, NE

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About The Position

Pillen Family Farms is a family-owned farming operation located in Nebraska that markets approximately 2 million pigs annually. The Agronomy Tech is an independent, outdoors-oriented role involving operation and maintenance of farm equipment and irrigation systems, along with services supporting area farms. The work involves 50 or more hours per week, with longer hours during pivot application season. The position requires walking and lifting at times and adherence to bio-security, safety, and animal welfare policies.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform a fair amount of walking and lifting at times.
• Comply with bio-security, safety, and animal welfare policies.

Nice To Haves

• General electrical and mechanical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate farm machinery, including tractors, payloaders, road graders, skid steers, and excavators.
• Operate center pivots fed by diesel and electric pumps.
• Assist area farms with shredding, spraying, road grading, sewer line jetting, compost processing and spreading, and mechanical maintenance of farm machinery.
• Organize, prioritize, and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Comply with bio-security, safety, and animal welfare policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed