Agronomy Mechanic - Applicator/ Driver

Competitive pay: a base of $21.00 up to $30.00+ per hour. Base pay and step increases are dependent upon having a valid WI Custom Applicator license, a valid Class A CDL, a CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) certification, and prior experience

If needed, we will help you obtain a WI Custom Applicator license, a Class A CDL and provide 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

Optional Health Savings Account

Paid parental leave

Paid training

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

Mechanical and electrical maintenance of agricultural application equipment (CASE, RBR, RoGator), semi-tractors trailers, dry & liquid straight trucks, pickup trucks, liquid fertilizer nurse tanks, and dry fertilizer spreaders

Facility maintenance and repair of buildings and operational equipment will be necessary at times

Applicator job description video: Here

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

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

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

At least 2 years of prior mechanic experience

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

Possess a Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Operators license or ability to obtain one

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