Tractor Operator - Gothenburg, United States - N-Drip

Description

N-Drip Gravity Micro Irrigation

Tractor Operator

N-Drip is on a mission to save water resources while supporting agriculture around the world. Our disruptive gravity-powered micro-irrigation solutions and our decision support system, N-Drip ConnectTM, enable sustainable farming and an efficient water-energy-food cycle.

As we continue to expand, we are looking to recruit an Installation Technician, Tractor Operator to join our USA -based N-Drip / ConnectTM team, and help us lead the change in agriculture. This representative will spend the summer months (approximately April - September) in Nebraska and potentially other midwestern states as project needs demand then spend fall/ winter months (approximately October through April) completing installation projects throughout Arizona.

Service Area

Nebraska and Arizona

N-Drip offers a competitive salary, promotes from within, and provides opportunities for career advancement. Occasional overtime, night, and weekend hours are offered and are compensated for with time and a half. Company vehicles are provided for work-related travel. Employer paid (80%) individual, (50%) family, dental, and vision insurance are provided. 15 days or PTO per year, long and short-term disability are included in the benefits package.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment, track equipment hours, request & execute repairs
• Safely transport equipment to and from project sites
• Assist with all other aspects of installations & maintenance as needed
• As needed, operate irrigation systems at multiple farms/projects.
• As needed, observe regular system operation & report specified data.
• Operate and maintain tractors and relevant machinery for the installation, maintenance, and repair of agricultural drip irrigation systems.
• Set up and operate tractor guidance systems: GreenStar and Trimble
• Connect and disconnect implements with the safety of both the near by people and equipment
• Communicate with Technicians that may be riding on back of implements during deployment of tape
• Maintain, at all times, an astute awareness of your surroundings
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and equipment usage.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Report irregular data, system malfunctions, or other issues promptly.
• Ongoing maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of existing systems, based on instructions from direct supervisor & eventual working experience.
• Develop working relationships with clients and service providers.
• Communicate customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in irrigation systems a plus.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery, backhoe/trackhoe or other digging equipment.
• Safe & compliant operation of motor vehicle w/ trailer attached.
• Ability to operate farm equipment including GPS guided tractors.
• Previous experience in agricultural work
• High-level communication skills
• Current driver's license

The successful candidate will be:

• A service champion - excellent service is one of the cornerstones of the company, to be able to understand the customer and provide the best service
• Highly motivated and results oriented
• Enthusiastic, dynamic and proactive
• Handy and creative
• Self-sufficient, with a can-do attitude

Additional Notes:

This role is a full - time permanent position

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