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Landus Cooperative Custom Applicator - Intermediate in Rake, Iowa
Custom Applicator - Intermediate
Rake, IA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=314+N.+Main+Rake+IA+USA+50465)
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Landus is currently seeking a Custom Applicator! Do you have a passion for agriculture and operating large equipment/applicators? Would you consider yourself reliable and detail-oriented? Then come join our team!
We are seeking a motivated individual who can apply crop protection products and assist in our agronomy and grain operations. At Landus, you’ll find a fun team atmosphere and a stable career that offers excellent benefits for full-time employees!
Essential Duties &Responsibilities:Includes but not limited to the following:
Apply and understand the use of agronomy products to customer’s fields including dry and liquid fertilizer, chemicals, NH3, and lime. In addition, record daily application logs.
Operate various application equipment, tender trucks, and NH3 equipment.
Maintain and record maintenance of application equipment, tending equipment, NH3 equipment, pickups and side dress units.
Operate dry fertilizer plants, chemical containment buildings, and NH3 plants.
Assist in housekeeping and maintenance of facilities & grounds.
Provide prompt, professional, and courteous customer service.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Must have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL with air brake, tanker, and HazMat endorsements.
Participate in company DOT drug and alcohol program and maintain current DOT physical.
Must have or be able to obtain a commercial pesticide applicators license with 1A, 1B, and 1C endorsements.
Must be able to move/lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and related experience and/or training.
Three to five years of application experience.
Three to five years of application experience.
Good computer skills.
Understand the seasonality of an agricultural cooperative and the in-season timecommitment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled