Ground Rig Applicator

Tyree Ag is seeking a Custom Ground Rig Applicator to work from their Kinsley, Kansas location. As an independently owned and operated agricultural retailer, Tyree Ag specializes in custom aerial and ground application services throughout south central and southwest Kansas and northwest Oklahoma. In addition to fertilizer and crop protection sales, Tyree Ag is also a Pioneer Hybrid Seed Sales Agent and a retail partner for AgroLiquid Fertilizers.

This position will be responsible for operating John Deere row crop equipment based out of our primary Kinsley location, which entails mixing, loading and application of fertilizer and crop protection products and maintaining application/spray records. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining both the spray rig and all supporting equipment including but not limited to truck and trailer for transport of rig, loading equipment on the sprayer trailer and loading equipment in the warehouse. The individual in this position will also help with routine maintenance of the fertilizer nurse trailers and double cones, assist with product delivery, and maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse, office facilities, and vehicles.

Work Schedule:
This is a year-round, full time employment opportunity The company will schedule work hours of all employees to meet operational requirements. The length of the working day will vary during the year resulting from seasonal activity and varying workload and will be at the supervisor s discretion. We strive to allow weekends off; however, during peak season, the weather contributes to dictating our work schedule.

Experience, Skills, and Qualities Desired:

• Previous experience with general agricultural practices and application of fertilizer and pesticides
• Motivated and dependable
• Valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain
• Good driving record
• Hazardous Materials Endorsement or the ability to obtain
• KS Dept of Ag Commercial Applicators 1A Certificate or the ability to obtain
• Good mechanical skills

Tyree Ag will consider training the right candidate who meets minimum DOT age requirements.

What We Offer:
Compensation includes a highly competitive base salary contingent upon candidate s experience and education. Monthly commissions will be paid and calculated based on number of monthly acres applied. Benefits include cell phone, uniform allowance, health and supplemental insurance, flexible spending account funding (FSA) and retirement plan.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-established, family-owned operation that values relationships with its customers, the communities it serves, and its employees, which allows them to give exceptional customer experiences.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

It is the policy of Tyree Ag Inc to provide equal employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, handicap, veteran status or any other unlawful reason. In relation to this policy, the Company will:

• Recruit, hire, train, promote and terminate persons for all job classifications in conformity with this policy.
• Make employment decisions in accordance with the principle of equal opportunity employment.
• Make promotion decisions in accordance with this policy.
• Administer personnel action affecting terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, layoffs, return from layoffs and discipline in compliance with this policy.