What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ag Equipment Operator position at New Century FS?
Ag Equipment Operator - Applicator - New Century FS - Vinton IA
Ag Equipment Operator - Applicator
This job consists of driving agricultural equipment and/or delivering products to fields in support of the agricultural equipment operator both done on a farm for a farmer.
Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions into agricultural equipment.
Fill tanks with water, chemicals, and fertilizer according to formulas and take the tanks to the farm sites.
Operate machines such as agricultural sprayers or fertilizer spreaders to fertilize and spray crops.
Apply crop nutrient or crop protection products to control insects, fungus, weed growth, and diseases, to assist in the cultivation of agricultural commodities using agricultural equipment.
Spread dry fertilizer using GPS-enabled agricultural equipment.
Manipulate controls, nozzles, hoses, and tubes to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery to direct product over designated areas.
Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions.
Ag Equipment Operator – Applicator, CDL
This job consists of driving agricultural equipment and/or delivering products to fields in support of the agricultural equipment operator both done on a farm for a farmer.
Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions into agricultural equipment.
Fill tanks with water, chemicals, and fertilizer according to formulas and take the tanks to the farm sites.
Operate machines such as agricultural sprayers or fertilizer spreaders to fertilize and spray crops.
Apply crop nutrient or crop protection products to control insects, fungus, weed growth, and diseases, to assist in the cultivation of agricultural commodities using agricultural equipment.
Spread dry fertilizer using GPS-enabled agricultural equipment.
Workers will drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. CDLs are not required for this position but will be available to be obtained by the worker at the cost of Growmark, Inc.
Manipulate controls, nozzles, hoses, and tubes to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery to direct product over designated areas.
Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions.
Workers will also operate agricultural equipment such as tractors, excavators, and forklifts to load and unload products and apply crop-protectant products and ammonia.
During downtime, workers must assist in regular facility/equipment maintenance, keep good accounts of inventory, and report when items need replenishing.
Workers will move inventory as necessary to make it accessible for use in the field.
Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
Follow GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures as they apply.
Nearest Major Market: Cedar Rapids
Job Segment: Facilities, Operations, Part Time
