Environmental Operations Technician (Arapahoe, NE) na The Maschhoffs

Job Duties & Accountabilities

• Working knowledge of application equipment and modern farm equipment.
• Working knowledge of fundamentals of regulatory requirements for nutrient management, application rate calculations, calibration calculations, record-keeping, and manure sampling protocols.
• Knowledge, awareness, and adherence to the policies governing safety and environment.
• Travel overnight on a seasonal basis to remote locations in the Midwest.
• Conduct facility inspections to insure Federal/state regulatory compliance.
• Develop and comprehend GIS maps using ARCMAP.
• Performs technical support for development of comprehensive nutrient management plans.

Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Modern farm equipment
• Nutrient Management
• Environmental Sampling
• Regulatory compliance on a federal and state level

Skill in:

• Computer systems, agricultural software and GPS
• Customer service and negotiations
• Operating heavy equipment for extended periods of time
• Operating field technology and sampling equipment

Ability to:

• Participate in Emergency Response and Environmental Safety programs
• Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
• To maintain accurate, complete and timely records
• Work independently while functioning in a team-oriented environment
• Lift 75 lbs
• Ability to bend, kneel, stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to handle exposure to manure, dust, odors, and noise for extended periods
• Follow and execute directions
• Organize time and tasks
• Organize travel assignments

Physical Demands                Check the percent of time required for each of the following    physical conditions.

Activity                                                                                  Percent of time

                            Under 20%          20% to 40%                41% to 70%              Over 70%

*Includes on telephone

Compensation and Benefits:

Targeted pay range of $18.25 - $20.25 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
• Group rate vision benefits.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
• A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
• A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
• Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.