Agriculture Equipment Operator 1

JOB SUMMARY: An Agriculture Equipment Operator is responsible for delivering and applying agronomy products with company spraying, spreading and tendering equipment to grower’s fields. They will operate state of the art crop input equipment with the latest in agriculture technology. In addition, they will perform required maintenance to the equipment they operate. Agriculture Equipment Operators work in a professional and safe manner that will optimize the company’s market share and savings, improve the company’s efficiency, help achieve the company’s mission and goals, and provide outstanding customer service. They will maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork across all divisions and a favorable image of the company.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to gain current operational knowledge of designated sprayer or spreader and tender trucks located at assigned location and knowledge of applicable regulations.
2. Ability to learn and operate all aspects of agronomy plant, including repair and maintenance.
3. Ability to gain working knowledge of MSDS information on agronomy products being handled.
4. Ability to develop working knowledge of seeds, chemicals, and fertilizer products.
5. Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (A) with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements.
6. Ability to obtain and maintain Custom Applicator’s License (1A).
7. Work independently with minimum supervision.
8. Basic computer and data entry skills.
9. Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
10. Ability to deal with emotional customers and help resolve complaints.