Spray Rig Operator

SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated and responsible individual to join our team as a Spray Rig Operator. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our agronomy team. The spray rig applicator position requires an individual with the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and when the weather is ideal. Working safely is of utmost importance.

Salary ranging from $20.00 - $25.00 based on experience

ACCOUNTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all company owned or leased application equipment
• Operate all equipment safely and accurately
• Responsible for the regular upkeep and maintenance of all application equipment at the regular intervals designated by the equipment manufacturer
• Responsible for accurately applying the required amount of product to assigned fields as designated by generated custom application sheets
• Responsible for determining if conditions are acceptable for spraying and mitigating drift to surround susceptible vegetation
• Accurately record spray conditions on custom application logs (wind speed, direction, nozzle pressure, nozzle spacing, start time, end time, start date, end date)
• Expected to be in the field seven days a week if weather conditions permit application of products
• Comply with the Garden City Co-op Safety and Compliance Manual
• Comply with the Garden City Co-op Employee Manual

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Obtain and maintain a Class A CDL with tanker and HAZMAT endorsements
• Obtain and maintain a Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicators License
• Paying attention to detail and maintaining accuracy.
• Patience and adaptability.
• Customer service orientation.
• Superior numeric skills to calculate application rates in ounces, pints, gallons, etc.
• Knowledge of office procedure and etiquette.
• Use of internet, email, and provided software

INDIVIDUAL COMPETENCIES NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION

• Positive Outlook - Always displays optimism.  Stays positive and remains upbeat.  Notices and acknowledges things that are going well, especially during stressful times.  Faces problems head on and will make productive changes to the outcome.

• Relationship Building - Develops contacts and relationships which are internal and external to the organization and facilitates work efforts or to gain support and cooperation from others.

• Productivity - Meets or exceeds the expectations that have been established for this position.  Has successfully combined skills, ability and effort to ensure that manager’s expectations related to position results and output are achieved.

• Dependability - Follows through with commitments and can be counted on to meet deadlines. Comes to work on time as scheduled and is ready for work. Demonstrates a good attendance record and is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.

• Personal Accountability for Safety - Behaves in a way that demonstrates Safety as a top priority.  Immediately informs a supervisor about any unsafe working conditions. Does not hesitate to address co-workers that engage in unsafe work habits.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR THIS POSITION

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing
• Lifting and Bending
• Use of hands
• Reach with hands and arms
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met in order to perform this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

DISCLAIMER

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, position responsibilities, and required abilities and skills.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an individual in this position and nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the person holding this position at any time.  Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities expected to meet job standards.