Country Visions Cooperative · 1 month ago
Agro Applicator - Equipment Operator
FREMONT, WI, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCountry Visions Cooperative is a farmer owned agriculture based cooperative dedicated to service and building long-term relationships. They are looking to hire a full-time Agronomy Applicator / Equipment Operator responsible for the accurate application of fertilizer and crop protection products to ensure customer satisfaction.
AgricultureConsultingEnergyRetail
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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 Parental Leave
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
Company
Country Visions Cooperative
Country Visions Cooperative is a membership co-op providing agronomy, grain, energy, and retail services.
Founded in 1923
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase