Agronomy Applicator - Dovray

Location:

Dovray, MN
Job Type: Full‑Time
General work schedule:
Monday through Friday, hours may vary
Classification:
Hourly Non‑Exempt

Reports to:

Agronomy Superintendent

The Agronomy Applicator is responsible for correctly applying dry fertilizers and pesticides to customer fields and operating all applicator equipment, including performing maintenance on the equipment.

• Follow all Safety, Environmental, and Health policies and programs
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures in compliance with company and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNT, DOT, etc.)
• Report unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor
• Ensure PGP is adhering to all MDA (MN Dept. Ag) regulations
• Maintain good neighbor policy and prevent spills of chemicals and petroleum through preventative inspections
• Clean up and report chemical and oil spills
• Apply fertilizer and chemicals with precision on customer fields
• Maintain technical updates of machines and software
• Maintain working knowledge of rates and use of agricultural chemicals and surfactants
• Report equipment in need of repair to supervisor
• Repair common equipment problems independently without calling for help
• Operate fertilizer plant and chemical storage area: unload incoming fertilizer trucks, load fertilizer and seed for customers, unload or load seed from delivery trucks
• Maintain and service all equipment in plant and storage area; perform housekeeping weekly or monthly
• Maintain and perform general maintenance of all buildings, keeping them in good shape
• Maintain shop area in an orderly appearance per Good Neighbor Policy and ensure all safeguards are in place on tools or surrounding area
• Perform preventative maintenance of rolling stock: follow schedules, clean equipment, wash outsides of equipment, clean cabs, report repair needs, forward PM reports to Clarkfield main office
• Maintain a logbook of all weekly inspections and cleanings; forward completed weekly reports to Clarkfield main office before month end
• Drive tender truck when needed; assist PGP in other locations when required
• Assist customers with products purchased at PGP
• Responsible for all maintenance and records of location rolling stock and buildings; follow seasonal tasks in a timely manner
• Perform snow removal, lawn mowing, and other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED
• Background in agriculture with custom application, chemical mixing, and handling experience
• Must be 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States
• English proficiency
• Approved pre‑employment drug screen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays as needed

• Chemical Handlers & Seed Treatment License (Prairie Grain Partners may assist in obtaining if not already held)
• Commercial Applicator License Category A & C (Prairie Grain Partners may assist in obtaining if not already held)
• Class A Commercial driver’s license

• Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to taste or smell
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
• Specific vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Ability to work up to 80 hours during certain times of the year
• Regular exposure to fumes, airborne particles, outside weather, vibration, moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock risk
• Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, high precarious places, extreme cold, and extreme heat
• Noise level is usually loud
• Safety sensitive position

Occasionally required to travel.

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Disability, Workers’ Compensation
• Paid time off, including select paid holidays
• Paid leave when applicable
• Company sponsored training and development