Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
1930 North Linn Dr.
New Hampton, IA 50659
United States
Job description
Mix pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides for application. Fill sprayer tanks with water and
chemicals, according to formulas. Lift, push, and swing nozzles, hoses, and tubes to direct
spray over designated areas. Cover areas to specified depths with pesticides, applying
knowledge of weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios, and obstructions.
Start motors and engage machinery, such as sprayer agitators or pumps or portable spray
equipment. Connect hoses and nozzles selected according to terrain, distribution pattern
requirements, types of infestations, and velocities. Clean or service machinery to ensure
operating efficiency, using water, gasoline, lubricants, or hand tools. Provide driving
instructions to truck drivers to ensure complete coverage of designated areas, using
hand and horn signals. Follow GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance
Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they
apply
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Pesticide licensure is required and will be provided at no cost to the worker. Must be able to obtain a CDL within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Overtime and taking holiday is mandatory. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion. Employer requires drug screen post-hire at employers expense due to the liability of driving heavy equipment and driving trucks on public roads. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers expense due to the presence of children on the farm and expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment.