FRONTIER COOPERATIVE is an agriculture leader in Nebraska providing grain, agronomy, feed and energy products and services to our customers. At Frontier, we have a long-standing tradition of successful partnerships with our customers by managing our business with the highest integrity and quality while being responsible stewards in our communities.
We are now hiring for a Operation Specialist/AG Drone Operator for our Waverly, NE location. This position is being offered as full-time with benefits.
Essential duties:
- Coordinate flight operations of Drones (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) following FAA regulations and company guidelines.
- Conducting flight demonstrations as well as pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight safety checks and troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Ensure the UAS is well maintained, and proper maintenance is completed as instructed by the pilot.
- Scouting fields for problems that may be a danger to aerial application like electrical wires or structures before applications.
- Monitor weather conditions and other factors that may affect drone operations, making informed decisions to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Conduct proper mixing and application of pesticides, fertilizer, and fungicides to crops, record applications, and provide documentation and flight logs back to the dispatcher for accurate and timely billing purposes.
- Keep detailed records of flights, applications, products applied, and equipment maintenance for compliance reporting, and assist in the development and improvement of UAS agro-spray protocols and procedures.
- Within operations, may be called upon to assist with plant operations such as receiving, loading and unloading grain trucks, blending and loading agronomy products like chemicals and fertilizers.
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining product quality and conduct fertilizer and chemical inventory.
- Perform warehouse and other agricultural-related duties such as operating tractors, machinery, forklifts, loaders, bobcats, etc. and performing routine maintenance on equipment and machinery.
- Provide exceptional customer service to our patrons, customers, & employees in a courteous & professional manner.
Job skills and requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience.
- Preferred FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or the ability to obtain certification.
- Preferred FAA Class III medical certificate or the ability to obtain certification.
- Preferred Custom applicator license or the ability to obtain license.
- Preferred Class B with Haz-mat endorsement or the ability to obtain license and endorsement.
- Proven experience in operating UAS, particularly in agricultural applications.
- Substantial understanding of agricultural practices and crop management.
- Must possess the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen test.
Benefits available to all full-time employees:
- Cooperative retirement plan (PAYCHECK FOR LIFE)
- 401(K) retirement (traditional and Roth)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, plus other supplemental insurances available
- FSA/HSA spending accounts
- Vacation and sick leave
- Yearly uniform and boot allowances
- 360 wellness program with incentives
- Sign-on bonus and employee referral bonuses
- And more!
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