Field Equipment Specialist

Description

Grow what’s next. Grow your future.

For more than 90 years, our flagship seed brand, Pioneer® is a globally recognized leader in the agriculture industry. Innovation and quality seed products start with the dedicated teams at our field research centers who are experts in their field of study.

As a Field Equipment Specialist, you will be a key contributor for a variety of activities at the Janesville Research Center.

You will play a key role in supporting all projects at the research center mainly through leading field operations.

Responsibilities What You’ll Do :

• Operate agricultural research equipment. This includes tractors, planters, sprayers, forklifts, and research combines
• Perform general maintenance activities on a variety of agricultural equipment
• Validate that equipment is functioning properly and troubleshoot issues
• Provide support to the local group of operators
• Scout fields for weeds or other issues and apply necessary treatments
• During critical times, like planting, pollinating and harvest; weekend work and overtime will be required for the success of the research program.
• Effectively communicate with growers, coworkers, key customers and management
• May manage and direct the work of temporary and seasonal employees
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment
• Provide support for other research and safety projects as assigned

Qualifications

What Skills You Need :

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or scientific field preferred. Experience in agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding or a scientific-related field.

Ability to operate agricultural research equipment including tractors, planters, sprayers, forklifts, and research combines

• Technologically Savvy : Competency with standard Microsoft Office programs and capacity to learn new technologies and software.
• Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with diverse groups of people.
• Results Driven : Self-motivated and ability to initiate projects, improvements, decisions, and problem solving. Detail-oriented, strong time management and organizational skills.
• Safety Oriented : Commitment to excellent safety and risk management practices

Physical Requirements : Will be required to do physical lifting and work outdoors and in varying ergonomic environments.

Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.

• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule including shift work and overtime hours including weekend work required during seasonal peaks
• Additional hours and weekends during seasonal peak periods
• Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and possible ability to obtain CMV
• Ability to obtain a private pesticide applicators license

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits How We’ll Support You :

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
30+ days ago