Environmental Crew Lead (Beardstown, IL)

Duties & Functions: 

• Assist Environmental leadership with day-to-day coaching and training of Environmental Operations Technicians.
• Operate and maintain equipment related to manure application across the operating geography including responsibility for manure application, maintaining records and ensuring proper calibration of application equipment.
• Abide by and ensure all technicians adhere to policies governing safety and environment.
• Ensure all management practices are consistent with commonly accepted standards for state and local agencies.
• Performs work in a manner compliant with local, state, and Federal standards and regulations and in adherence to Company standards and safety Non-Negotiables.
• Provide irrigation help, operation and maintenance and evaluate future pumping equipment requirements, upgrades or replacements
• Collaborate and closely align with farm managers and staff to ensure a seamless working relationship.
• Assist with farm and application equipment maintenance program and participate in Emergency Response and Environmental Safety programs.
• Diagnose and provide plausible solutions for electrical, equipment, pivot operations, and other facility challenges that arise throughout the company owned/leased facilities.
• Mowing, weed eating and spraying as well as equipment operator for row crop operations

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education:   High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred

Major(s):   Agriculture, Environmental or related field

Minimum Years of Experience:   2 years of experience in agriculture or related field; 1 year operating and maintaining environmental equipment including dragline and pivot irrigation systems;

License or Certification:   Preferred CDL and welding certification or ability to obtain

Skills & Abilities: 

Knowledge of:

• Manure application and transfer systems
• Computer systems, agricultural software and GPS
• Working knowledge of application equipment including pivot systems
• Environmental and safety policies

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records
• Work independently while functioning in a team-oriented environment

Ability to:
• Operate heavy equipment for extended periods
• Welding for Steel and HDP preferred

Physical Demands
Climbing: Less than 20%
Crawling/Stooping: Less than 20%
Hearing: 41% - 70%
Heavy Lifting: 20% - 40% Up to 60 Lbs
Manual Dexterity: Over 70%
Pushing/Pulling: Less than 20%
Speaking: 41% - 70%
Standing: 41% - 70%
Visual: Over 70%
Walking: 20% - 40%

Compensation and Benefits:

Targeted pay range of $24-$28 USD hourly 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.