What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agronomy Applicator - Driver position at COUNTRY VISIONS COOPERATIVE?
Driver - Agronomy Applicator (Full-Time)
Country Visions Cooperative is looking to hire a full-time Agronomy Applicator (Driver) for our Plymouth, WI location.
The responsibilities of this role will change throughout the year, depending on the seasonal needs – additional work in our grain department is also available.
Country Visions Cooperative is a farmer owned agriculture based cooperative dedicated to service and building long-term relationships from generation to generation. We are proud to trace our roots back to 1923.
COMPANY BENEFITS
- Competitive pay: a base of $21.00 up to $25.00 per hour. Offer and wage step increases are dependent upon having/obtaining a valid WI Custom Applicator license, a valid Class A CDL and prior experience
- If needed, we will help you obtain a WI Custom Applicator license, a Class A CDL, and provide a 100% reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Annual profit sharing
- Paid holidays and additional annual floating holidays each year
- 401K with generous company match
- Medical insurance – 70% of premiums covered by Country Visions Cooperative
- Paid training
- Optional Health Savings Account
- Dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 100% Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Wellness Program
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Applicator job description video: Here
- Trained and mentored to use self-propelled equipment to make fertilizer and/or chemical applications to crops in farm fields during the growing season (Typically middle of April through the beginning of July)
- Operate machines, field computers and electronic dispatching to ensure customer satisfaction of timely and accurate fertilizer and chemical applications
- Use of provided computer software for field mapping, crop planning and record keeping of customer operations
- Understand the products utilized and the reasons for them being applied
- Make deliveries to farms of liquid and dry fertilizers or other products with a pickup, straight and semi-trucks as necessary
- Mechanical and electrical maintenance of agricultural application equipment (CASE, RBR, RoGator)
- Facility maintenance and repair of buildings and operational equipment will be necessary at times
- Travel between Country Visions Cooperative locations and customer operations will be required
- Work with other Country Vision Cooperative employees on a daily basis
- Additional hours worked during peak seasons is expected
- Communicate effectively with agronomists and other team members
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
HOURS
- Typical work week is Monday through Friday
- Saturday and some Sunday hours expected during May and June (Spring Season)
- Some unpredictable and extended work hours including seasonally extended hours will occur
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess, or be able to obtain, a Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Operators license. Country Visions will help with the process and pay the cost to obtain
- Valid Class A CDL is preferred but not required. If you do not have your CDL and would like to obtain it, Country Visions Cooperative offers 100% reimbursement for CDL schooling
- Clean driving record is required
- Conscientious attitude and attention to detail are essential for success
- Thorough knowledge of agronomic crop production practices
- Excellent communication skills
- Adapt to interruption and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to details
- Problem solving skills
- Computer skills adequate to operate equipment field computers
Come join the Plymouth Agronomy location at Country Visions Cooperative! We look forward to hearing from you!
Salary : $21 - $25