Custom Applicator

Location: White Hall, MD

Company: The Mill

Job Description: Custom Applicator

The Mill is seeking an experienced agricultural applicator and equipment mechanic for our team in White Hall, Maryland. The Custom Applicator is responsible for correctly customizing and applying dry fertilizer and pesticides to our customers’ fields and operating all applicator equipment, including performing maintenance on the equipment.

The Mill is an independent, family-owned, full-service agronomy center. We carry a large variety of crop seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, as well as provide a suite of agronomic services including custom application, precision ag technology, and agronomic consulting.

Working at The Mill will provide you with an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career. Benefits include health care, dental, vision, 401K match.

Responsibilities

• Mixing, loading, and application of crop protection products and plant nutrition
• Ability to understand the chemistry and requirements of plant protection labels
• Record daily application records
• Assisting the sales team in evaluating field conditions
• Perform and schedule maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on the following types of equipment: agriculture sprayers, agriculture fertilizer spreaders, farm implements, CDL trucks, wheel loaders, and forklifts
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work
• Arrange for the transport of equipment that needs extensive repair to the nearest appropriate facility and coordinate repairs when needed
• Maintain equipment records of maintenance and repair
• Consult equipment operating manuals and blueprints
• Identify part and maintenance suppliers as needed and to achieve cost savings
• Maintain shop and equipment supplies for unscheduled repairs and maintenance
• Work with management on allocating equipment repair and maintenance tasks for other employees
• Handle and deliver bulk and packaged materials, seed and other agriculture inputs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Agricultural/farming background helpful
• Large equipment experience
• Engine, hydraulic systems, and general equipment repair and diagnostic experience
• Personnel management experience
• DOT and CDL certification with driving experience preferred, or ability to attain once hired
• Welding proficiency
• Hands-on experience with electronic equipment and software
• Knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations
• Microsoft Office
• Basic math skills