Environmental Operations Technician (Beardstown, IL)

The Maschhoffs • Carlyle, IL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Operations Technician will be responsible for working knowledge of application equipment and modern farm equipment. This role requires a working knowledge of the fundamentals of regulatory requirements for nutrient management, application rate calculations, calibration calculations, record-keeping, and manure sampling protocols. The technician must have knowledge, awareness, and adherence to the policies governing safety and environment. This position may require travel overnight on a seasonal basis to remote locations in the Midwest. Responsibilities include conducting facility inspections to ensure Federal/state regulatory compliance and developing and comprehending GIS maps using ARCMAP. The role also performs technical support for the development of comprehensive nutrient management plans.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of application equipment and modern farm equipment.
• Working knowledge of fundamentals of regulatory requirements for nutrient management, application rate calculations, calibration calculations, record-keeping, and manure sampling protocols.
• Knowledge, awareness, and adherence to the policies governing safety and environment.
• Knowledge of modern farm equipment.
• Knowledge of Nutrient Management.
• Knowledge of Environmental Sampling.
• Knowledge of Regulatory compliance on a federal and state level.
• Skill in computer systems, agricultural software and GPS.
• Skill in customer service and negotiations.
• Skill in operating heavy equipment for extended periods of time.
• Skill in operating field technology and sampling equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently while functioning in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to handle exposure to manure, dust, odors, and noise for extended periods.
• Ability to follow and execute directions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and qualifications will determine pay range.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility inspections to insure Federal/state regulatory compliance.
• Develop and comprehend GIS maps using ARCMAP.
• Performs technical support for development of comprehensive nutrient management plans.
• Travel overnight on a seasonal basis to remote locations in the Midwest.
• Maintain accurate, complete and timely records.
• Organize time and tasks.
• Organize travel assignments.
• Participate in Emergency Response and Environmental Safety programs.

Benefits

• Choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
• Group rate vision benefits.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
• A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan.
• Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
• A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
• Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.

What This Job Offers

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