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
* 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 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!
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