What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Utility Technician position at Wysocki Family Farms?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Wysocki Family Farms - Utility Technician Position
Summary Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Utility Technician
is accountable for a wide-range of duties associated with maintaining
and operating a seed farm. The range of duties fall under several
functional areas of the farm including maintenance and repair of
equipment and buildings, loading and driving trucks, completing and
recording information in the computer system, operating conveyance and
other field equipment and applying crop inputs that may include
spreading, hilling, and spraying according to the agronomic crop plan.
Based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, team members are
placed into one of three position levels: 1) Associate Utility
Technician; 2) Utility Technician and 3) Master Utility Technician. In
any one of these three positions technicians may work in a concentrated
area of farm operations based on their experience with expectations to
provide assistance in all functional areas based on the demands with
each respective farm season. Key Business Outcomes Increased Equipment
Life Cycle Yield and Quality Target Achieved Equipment maintained
available and ready for use for all seasons Reduced Downtime in Field
and Shed Operations Equipment Data Retention Key Performance Indicators
Work Order Completion Rate (Meeting standard for task assigned)
Maintenance software entry complete and accurate Rework Rate Minimal
Operational downtime Agronomic Plan Adherence Precision of Field
Performance (technology) Qualifications Driver\'s License with an
Acceptable Driving Record for all positions Associate Utility
Technician: limited mechanical work experience; requires supervision to
complete tasks or project to gain decision-making, troubleshooting, safe
use of tools and quality workmanship Accountabilities Performs a wide
range of duties associated with maintaining and operating a seed farm
including but not limited to maintenance and repair of equipment and
buildings, loading and driving trucks, completing and recording
information in the computer system, operating conveyance and other field
equipment and applying crop inputs that may include spreading, hilling,
and spraying according to the agronomic crop plan. Provides preventative
and troubleshooting in the moment maintenance support for various types
of agricultural operating equipment to include but not limited to crop
handling, irrigation systems and fleet. The preventative and
troubleshooting areas include but not limited to mechanics, electrical,
pneumatic, hydraulic, engine, heating and cooling, and tires as directed
by the supervisor. Disassembles and assembles components according to
manufacturer\'s specifications. Uses tools within the scope of their
safe intended use. Examples of equipment and tools (but not limited to)
tractors, harvester, skid steer, sprayer, backhoe, bulldozer, bulk
truck, forklift, chainsaw, pneumatic tools, etc Diagnoses equipment
using tools such as but not limited to scanners, gauges and instruments.
Maintains accurate and timely data in emaintenance including opening,
completing all fields required and properly saving and closing work
orders to track work completed on each piece of equipment. Ensures
cleanliness of shop and work area to eliminate reduce any safety
hazards. Cleans and Sanitizing Agriculture equipment and fleet Orders
parts as needed with approval of the supervisor. Operates various type
of agricultural equipment such as not limited to bulk trucks, 300-600
horsepower tractors, fork-lift, conveyance equipment, and irrigation
systems. Ensures fertilizer gets delivered to the fields in a timely
manner and scouts fields for plant diseases. Assists in spraying
fertilizer or pesticide solutions to maximize yield Scoops, loads and
drives seed potatoes from storage facilities Maintains storage
facilities Supports facilities and grounds maintenance Assists in potato
grading an shipping activities when needed such as dumping, grading,
piling, scooping, hauling and loading trucks Adheres to all safety and
General Company Policies And Procedures And Informs Supervisors About
concerns such as but not limited to faulty equipment design, and unsafe
working conditions. Maintains a strong knowledge base on the safe and
efficient use of agricultural equipment, agricultural technology and
agronomic application best practices. Performs other duties as assigned
to support departmental and company goals, adapting to business needs
with flexibility and teamwork. Demonstrates Wysocki Family Farms Core
Values through everyday actions, communication, and decision-making to
foster a respectful, collaborative, and high-performing workplace.
Physical Activities/Demands: This position is approximately 10%
sedentary, involving sitting for extended periods during operation of
equipment. The remaining balance of this position, approximately 90%
requires actively working in/around indoor and outdoor manufacturing and
Agricultural Environments. This Position Requires The Ability To
ascend/descend various types of ladders, stairs and equipment; move
oneself into different positions in various environments (sometimes
tight and confined); bend, stoop, squat and kneel: reach for and lift
objects above the shoulder; walk distances on firm, uneven and soft
terrain; lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally more with the discretion
of team lift; communicate with others via voice, listening and verbal
response; read and write to receive instruction, document work and heed
safety warnings; repeat motions with the wrists, hands and fingers;
operate machinery, power tools, vehicles and heavy equipment; visually
inspect work in near/distant scenarios including need for peripheral
vision and depth perception, sit for extended periods of time.
Environmental Conditions: Physical activities may be performed in both
indoor (office/shop/production areas) and outdoor environments
(fields/storage areas) which could includelow and high temperatures;
precipitation and wind; noisy environments; potential exposure to
chemicals/pesticides; dusty or poorly ventilated environments;
darkness/low light. Wysocki Family Farms is a EOE \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0a210d1f-17b6-4dcc-a678-550cb81cba3c&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US
Other: For further information please visit our career center at
WWW.WFFARMS.AG
Summary Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Utility Technician
is accountable for a wide-range of duties associated with maintaining
and operating a seed farm. The range of duties fall under several
functional areas of the farm including maintenance and repair of
equipment and buildings, loading and driving trucks, completing and
recording information in the computer system, operating conveyance and
other field equipment and applying crop inputs that may include
spreading, hilling, and spraying according to the agronomic crop plan.
Based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, team members are
placed into one of three position levels: 1) Associate Utility
Technician; 2) Utility Technician and 3) Master Utility Technician. In
any one of these three positions technicians may work in a concentrated
area of farm operations based on their experience with expectations to
provide assistance in all functional areas based on the demands with
each respective farm season. Key Business Outcomes Increased Equipment
Life Cycle Yield and Quality Target Achieved Equipment maintained
available and ready for use for all seasons Reduced Downtime in Field
and Shed Operations Equipment Data Retention Key Performance Indicators
Work Order Completion Rate (Meeting standard for task assigned)
Maintenance software entry complete and accurate Rework Rate Minimal
Operational downtime Agronomic Plan Adherence Precision of Field
Performance (technology) Qualifications Driver\'s License with an
Acceptable Driving Record for all positions Associate Utility
Technician: limited mechanical work experience; requires supervision to
complete tasks or project to gain decision-making, troubleshooting, safe
use of tools and quality workmanship Accountabilities Performs a wide
range of duties associated with maintaining and operating a seed farm
including but not limited to maintenance and repair of equipment and
buildings, loading and driving trucks, completing and recording
information in the computer system, operating conveyance and other field
equipment and applying crop inputs that may include spreading, hilling,
and spraying according to the agronomic crop plan. Provides preventative
and troubleshooting in the moment maintenance support for various types
of agricultural operating equipment to include but not limited to crop
handling, irrigation systems and fleet. The preventative and
troubleshooting areas include but not limited to mechanics, electrical,
pneumatic, hydraulic, engine, heating and cooling, and tires as directed
by the supervisor. Disassembles and assembles components according to
manufacturer\'s specifications. Uses tools within the scope of their
safe intended use. Examples of equipment and tools (but not limited to)
tractors, harvester, skid steer, sprayer, backhoe, bulldozer, bulk
truck, forklift, chainsaw, pneumatic tools, etc Diagnoses equipment
using tools such as but not limited to scanners, gauges and instruments.
Maintains accurate and timely data in emaintenance including opening,
completing all fields required and properly saving and closing work
orders to track work completed on each piece of equipment. Ensures
cleanliness of shop and work area to eliminate reduce any safety
hazards. Cleans and Sanitizing Agriculture equipment and fleet Orders
parts as needed with approval of the supervisor. Operates various type
of agricultural equipment such as not limited to bulk trucks, 300-600
horsepower tractors, fork-lift, conveyance equipment, and irrigation
systems. Ensures fertilizer gets delivered to the fields in a timely
manner and scouts fields for plant diseases. Assists in spraying
fertilizer or pesticide solutions to maximize yield Scoops, loads and
drives seed potatoes from storage facilities Maintains storage
facilities Supports facilities and grounds maintenance Assists in potato
grading an shipping activities when needed such as dumping, grading,
piling, scooping, hauling and loading trucks Adheres to all safety and
General Company Policies And Procedures And Informs Supervisors About
concerns such as but not limited to faulty equipment design, and unsafe
working conditions. Maintains a strong knowledge base on the safe and
efficient use of agricultural equipment, agricultural technology and
agronomic application best practices. Performs other duties as assigned
to support departmental and company goals, adapting to business needs
with flexibility and teamwork. Demonstrates Wysocki Family Farms Core
Values through everyday actions, communication, and decision-making to
foster a respectful, collaborative, and high-performing workplace.
Physical Activities/Demands: This position is approximately 10%
sedentary, involving sitting for extended periods during operation of
equipment. The remaining balance of this position, approximately 90%
requires actively working in/around indoor and outdoor manufacturing and
Agricultural Environments. This Position Requires The Ability To
ascend/descend various types of ladders, stairs and equipment; move
oneself into different positions in various environments (sometimes
tight and confined); bend, stoop, squat and kneel: reach for and lift
objects above the shoulder; walk distances on firm, uneven and soft
terrain; lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally more with the discretion
of team lift; communicate with others via voice, listening and verbal
response; read and write to receive instruction, document work and heed
safety warnings; repeat motions with the wrists, hands and fingers;
operate machinery, power tools, vehicles and heavy equipment; visually
inspect work in near/distant scenarios including need for peripheral
vision and depth perception, sit for extended periods of time.
Environmental Conditions: Physical activities may be performed in both
indoor (office/shop/production areas) and outdoor environments
(fields/storage areas) which could includelow and high temperatures;
precipitation and wind; noisy environments; potential exposure to
chemicals/pesticides; dusty or poorly ventilated environments;
darkness/low light. Wysocki Family Farms is a EOE \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0a210d1f-17b6-4dcc-a678-550cb81cba3c&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US
Other: For further information please visit our career center at
WWW.WFFARMS.AG