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Ag Equipment Operator

Innovative Ag Services, Elkader, IA, United States


Primary Objective
To provide quality, efficient, and safe custom application of crop nutrients and protection products. Also, provide safe and efficient transportation of commodities and farm supply products for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.

Major Accountabilities
The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

Report to assigned workplace at time specified; report late arrivals or absences to supervisor prior to start time

Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. necessary to perform job requirements

Professional custom application of crop nutrients and protection products

Submit required application paperwork timely and accurately

Repairs and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment; document all work performed

Transportation of commodities and farm supply products

Assist with the distribution of farm supply products and grain when assigned

Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed

Maintain cleanliness of shop and warehouse areas in which you are working

Participate in safety and job‑related training programs provided by the company

Follow company policies and procedures regarding safety and conduct

Create a positive, professional image to customers and community

Accept and carry out other assigned duties given by location manager

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Mechanical aptitude including basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems and knowledge of various machines and tools including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.

Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.

Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.

Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.

Possess math skills when performing basic operations.

Class A CDL or ability to obtain

Custom Applicator Licensing or ability to obtain.

Physical Requirements / Environmental Adaptability

Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.

Agricultural Environment - Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.

Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.

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