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Agronomy Mechanic - Applicator

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AGRONOMY FOND DU LAC - FOND DU LAC, WI

Description

Agronomy Mechanic / Applicator (CDL Driver) Full-Time

Country Visions Cooperative is looking to hire a full-time Agronomy Mechanic / Applicator for our Fond du Lac, WI location.

The responsibilities of this role will change throughout the year, depending on the seasonal needs – see job descriptions below.

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 $30.00+ per hour. Base pay and step increases are dependent upon having a valid WI Custom Applicator license, a valid Class A CDL, a CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) certification, and prior experience
  • If needed, we will help you obtain a WI Custom Applicator license, a Class A CDL and provide 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

 

AGRONOMY MECHANIC - JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Mechanical and electrical maintenance of agricultural application equipment (CASE, RBR, RoGator), semi-tractors trailers, dry & liquid straight trucks, pickup trucks, liquid fertilizer nurse tanks, and dry fertilizer spreaders
  • Facility maintenance and repair of buildings and operational equipment wil be necessary at times

APPLICATOR – 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
  • 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

  • At least 2 years of prior mechanic experience
  • 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
  • Possess a Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Operators license or ability to obtain one
  • 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 Fond du Lac Agronomy location at Country Visions Cooperative! We look forward to hearing from you!

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