Ag Equipment Operator

Summer 2025 Frontier Cooperative Ag Equipment Operator

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.

Essential Duties:

1. The ag equipment operator will work closely with his or her mentor to understand what products are applied to fields, the techniques utilized and how we support the farmers with other products and services.
2. Learn to assist the advisors to ensure orders are correct and that customers’ needs are met.
3. Operate a sprayer applying pesticides and fertilizers on fields as well as maintaining the grain and agronomy equipment.
4. Mix and load crop production products/plant nutrients, bulk packaged material, seed, and other agriculture input.
5. Follow up on weed control in sprayed areas and take soil samples when needed.
6. Complete safety paperwork, maintain safe working environments, and participate in financial training and safety training in all business units.
7. Learn to read basic blueprints/schematics/layouts for new equipment and facilities.
8. Spend time learning how product is applied to the growers’ fields, while helping operate Frontier Coop’s Aerial Hanger during fungicide application season.

Job Skills and Requirements:

• A willingness to spend time learning about each business unit of Frontier Cooperative.
• Basic knowledge and experience with technology (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Flexibility to work overtime when possible.
• Ability to repetitively bend, kneel and walk long distances while working in a non-climate-controlled environment and outside in inclement weather.
• The ability to work in a professional office environment.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Willing to get Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to use hand/power tools.
• Ability to work in confined spaces or at heights above ground level.
• Ability to speak in front of small groups.
• Ability to learn technology associated with each business unit including but not limited to: FieldAlytics, grain bin quality control software, Energy Force, and Feed Mill controls.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Must be collaborative, results-oriented and possess strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and constant change.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel within our business footprint.