Agronomy Applicator & Truck Driver

Summary

Performs custom application and other functions that may include maintenance of equipment, plant, rolling stock, operation of forklifts, loaders, operating tender trucks, filling NH3 tanks, loading customers' vehicles with product, unloading of deliveries and other duties as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Precisely blends and custom applies fertilizers and agricultural chemicals based on recommendations and label directions.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with environmental regulations and Superior Ag’s guidelines.
• Maintains facility and equipment so that they have a good appearance and are always in working order.
• Performs mechanic work on assigned vehicles.
• Completes applicator logs and reports.
• Keeps the Location Manager informed of product inventory levels that could restrict application or delivery schedules
• Keeps facility, equipment, and application records as required
• Loads and unloads inbound and outbound inventory.
• Promotes the business with existing and potential customers.
• Be responsible for timely delivery of products to local destinations.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a CDL license with all necessary endorsements.
• Operate equipment in a safe and prudent manner. 
• Drivers will adhere to the rules and laws established by local, state, and federal agencies.  Any moving traffic violations and fines will be the driver’s responsibility.
• Help and Train Seasonal Employees.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities; This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and/or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:  Ability to read and speak English in order to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills:  Basic math skills needed.

Reasoning:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: SAR will assist employee in obtaining the CDL, applicator’s license, and technician registration.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with arms; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.