Federated Co-ops, inc. is hiring for a Custom Applicator Manager to work out of our Osceola WI location! This is a hands-on position that will assist in directing, and coordinating custom application, equipment and building maintenance operations according to safety regulations and laws while maintaining efficiency, and outstanding customer service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Custom Applicator Manager include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supervises custom applicator team and commercial drivers
- Ensure staff properly use and maintain equipment and building maintenance
- Accurately maintain field mapping database
- Assist with hiring process
- Set up and calibrate equipment to be used in the field
- Follows and oversees employees comply with all safety rules and regulations
- Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork
- Must be able to work extended hours when necessary
Education/Experience:
1 to 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications:
- Valid Class A CDL or ability to obtain
- Valid D.O.T. Medical Card or ability to obtain
- Valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain
- Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements or ability to obtain
- Must have working knowledge of all agronomy equipment with the ability to perform routine maintenance
- Must comprehend basic measurements and calculations for calibration (gallons per acre, and acres per tank)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met 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.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must be able to sit/stand for extended periods.
Skills Required
- 1 to 3 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Class A CDL or ability to obtain one
- Valid D.O.T. Medical Card or ability to obtain one
- Valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain one
- Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements or ability to obtain them
- Working knowledge of agronomy equipment and ability to perform routine maintenance
- Ability to comprehend basic measurements and calculations for equipment calibration
- Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach, and sit or stand for extended periods
What We Do
Federated Co-ops is a customer-owned cooperative headquartered in Princeton, Minnesota, committed to supporting agriculture and rural communities. The company provides reliable agronomy, energy, and retail solutions, including the distribution of agricultural and farm supplies, grain, feed, and hay. It also manages energy operations, specifically focusing on propane and fuel delivery to serve its member communities throughout Minnesota.
