Equipment Operator - Gothenburg, Nebraska

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Gothenburg, Nebraska N-Drip

Job Ref:  1687
Employer:  N-Drip
Company Name:  N-Drip Gravity Micro Irrigation
Category:  Energy
Equipment - Machinery
Farming
Field Operations – Equipment Operators
Human Resources
Irrigation
Maintenance – Repair
Other
Trucking – Logistics – Transportation
Job Type:  Full Time

Location

Country:  United States
State:  Nebraska
City:  Gothenburg
Zip Code:  69138
Map: 
Gothenburg, NE 69138, USA (Show on map)
Work From Home:  No

Description

N-Drip Gravity Micro Irrigation

Installation Technician, Equipment 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 Connect™, enable sustainable farming and an efficient water-energy-food cycle.

As we continue to expand, we are looking to recruit an Installation Technician, Equipment Operator to join our USA -based N-Drip / Connect™ 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 range of $21.63-24.04/hr, 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
  • Operate heavy machinery
  • Operate GPS guided machinery
  • 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.
  • Ensure safe operation of equipment at all times
  • Dig and backfill trenches
  • Excavate dirt near existing farm infrastructure such as ditches and pipes of various materials
  • Daily inspection of equipment
  • Work with equipment manage to record and maintain service records of equipment
  • 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
  • 3 years heavy machinery operation of a backhoe or other digging equipment.
  • 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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