What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custom Applicator position at Deerfield Ag Services?
Custom Applicator Job Purpose: Do you like working outdoors? How about helping farmers? This position will train you to be responsible for operating state of the art application equipment to apply crop protection products and fertilizers.
The following duties and responsibilities reflect the essential functions of the position.
Custom Applicator Duties and Responsibilities:
Liquid/Dry Machine
- Operate equipment to custom apply various crop protection products and fertilizer
- Prepare custom application reports when application is complete
- Know and understand crop protection products, fertilizer and their applications, including safe handling techniques.
- Scout fields during application and report pertinent information related to field condition to Agronomist.
Equipment Repair & Maintenance
- Perform routine maintenance on all equipment and vehicles, including: oil changes, cleaning both inside and out, fluid checks, etc.
- Inspect equipment and vehicles in order to diagnose defects.
- Repair and test as required to keep in good operating condition.
Agronomic/Other Duties
- Assist in the Agronomy warehouse as needed.
- Collect soil samples and prepare recommendations based upon results.
- Complete paperwork in a timely, accurate and legible fashion.
- Represent Deerfield Ag Services in a professional manner.
- Attend various training seminars to remain current on new products, technologies, and concepts.
- Operators will also be expected to work in other areas of the business at times of the year, make deliveries or drive nurse trucks for other applicators
Custom Applicator Experience and Skills:
The following qualifications and requirements reflect the ideal candidate.
- Natural mechanical ability
- Mathematical capability, including measurements and volume/metric conversions
- Ability to read and understand maps, directions, and product guides
- Basic computer skills
- Written and Verbal communication skills
- Understanding of motor vehicle operation and DOT regulation
- Knowledge of equipment and tools
- Adaptable and flexible, patient; safety conscious
- Customer oriented
- CDL Class A License preferred
- Custom Applicator License (Training offered to achieve certification)
Custom Applicator Hours:
- Full Time typical schedule is 8 AM to 5 PM five to six days per week
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working on a farm?
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you like soft or crunchy tacos?
Work Location: In person