Agronomy Training & Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Overall, Job Function:

The Agronomy Training & Maintenance Specialist serves as a technical leader within the agronomy department of Farmers Coop Society. This role combines firsthand agronomy operations experience with employee development, equipment maintenance, and mentorship. The specialist is responsible for helping maintain agronomy equipment, assisting with certifying new and current applicators, ensuring they are versed on equipment and technology, while supporting agronomy operations. Operating application equipment during peak seasons, and promoting safety, efficiency, and profitable agronomy practices across the cooperative.

Essential Job Functions:

Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on agronomy equipment.

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, application and tool-bar system issues.

Coordinate equipment readiness to maximize uptime during peak seasons.

Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.

Operate sprayers, floaters, spreaders, tenders, and other application equipment as needed.

Assist with seasonal agronomy operations, including application, delivery, and inventory management.

Support agronomy managers with operational planning and workforce development.

Ensure compliance with all pesticide, fertilizer, DOT, and regulatory requirements.

Assist with training and onboarding new agronomy employees in application operations, equipment uses, safety procedures, and cooperative standards.

Serve as a technical resource for agronomy team members.

Assist in developing training materials and standard operating procedures.

Evaluate employee progress with equipment and technology while helping provide coaching to improve performance and skill development.

Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Lead by example in safety, customer service, and cooperative values.

Support employee retention through coaching and development.

Assist with identifying future leaders and skill development opportunities within the department.

Foster effective communication and teamwork among locations and departments.

Understand DOT placarding and DOT hazardous rules.

Ability to operate and understand mobile equipment.

Possess mechanical skills to perform minor maintenance tasks on equipment and property.

Ability to manage stressful situations professionally.

Competencies:

Leadership & Mentoring

Agronomy Operations Expertise

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

Customer Service

Teamwork & Collaboration

Problem Solving

Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent level of experience.

Class A CDL license with tanker and Haz-mat endorsement as applicable to driving a truck with an acceptable driving record.

3+ years of agronomy application and equipment operation experience preferred.

Strong knowledge of agronomy equipment, application practices, and maintenance procedures.

Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and mentor employees.

Commercial Applicator Certification.

Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Effective communication and leadership skills.

Work Requirements: 

This position is based in a fast-paced agricultural setting and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and vibrations. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles. The noise level is usually moderate to loud. PPE will be provided and must be utilized according to safety standards. Typical working hours are based on customer and organizational demand; hours may be long, irregular and include weekends and holidays during peak season.

While performing job functions the employee will be required to talk and hear most of the time. The employee will spend frequent intervals moving and sitting, while also needing to reach, bend, twist, crawl, crouch, stoop or kneel. The employee will need to be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and maneuver on and off mobile equipment. The physicality of this job is medium. 

*FCS job descriptions are a representation of job requirements knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Benefits: 

401k Company matches 50% up to 10%

PTO accrual after 30 days of employment, 13 days accrual the first year

Paid Holidays

Company bonus incentive

Excellent health insurance plans

Dental & Vision available

Short & Long-Term Disability provided at no cost to you

Life Insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

Accident Insurance

Clothing Allowance

10% Discount on purchases at the How-To Building Center