Duties & Functions:
- Assist Environmental leadership with day-to-day coaching and training of Environmental Operations Technicians.
- Operate and maintain equipment related to manure application across the operating geography including responsibility for manure application, maintaining records and ensuring proper calibration of application equipment.
- Abide by and ensure all technicians adhere to policies governing safety and environment.
- Ensure all management practices are consistent with commonly accepted standards for state and local agencies.
- Performs work in a manner compliant with local, state, and Federal standards and regulations and in adherence to Company standards and safety Non-Negotiables.
- Provide irrigation help, operation and maintenance and evaluate future pumping equipment requirements, upgrades or replacements
- Collaborate and closely align with farm managers and staff to ensure a seamless working relationship.
- Assist with farm and application equipment maintenance program and participate in Emergency Response and Environmental Safety programs.
- Diagnose and provide plausible solutions for electrical, equipment, pivot operations, and other facility challenges that arise throughout the company owned/leased facilities.
- Mowing, weed eating and spraying as well as equipment operator for row crop operations
Position Qualifications:
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred
Major(s): Agriculture, Environmental or related field
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years of experience in agriculture or related field; 1 year operating and maintaining environmental equipment including dragline and pivot irrigation systems;
License or Certification: Preferred CDL and welding certification or ability to obtain
Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Manure application and transfer systems
- Computer systems, agricultural software and GPS
- Working knowledge of application equipment including pivot systems
- Environmental and safety policies
Skill in:
- Verbal and written communication
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records
- Work independently while functioning in a team-oriented environment
Ability to:
- Operate heavy equipment for extended periods
- Welding for Steel and HDP preferred
Physical Demands
Climbing: Less than 20%
Crawling/Stooping: Less than 20%
Hearing: 41% - 70%
Heavy Lifting: 20% - 40% Up to 60 Lbs
Manual Dexterity: Over 70%
Pushing/Pulling: Less than 20%
Speaking: 41% - 70%
Standing: 41% - 70%
Visual: Over 70%
Walking: 20% - 40%
Compensation and Benefits:
Targeted pay range of $24-$28 USD hourly depending on experience and qualifications.
The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
- Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
- Group rate vision benefits.
- Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
- A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
- A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
- Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.