Precision and Drone Specialist - Wabash Valley Service Company - Browns, IL

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LOCATION: Browns

Reports to: Location Manager

STATUS: Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $18·$24/hr + incentives

Precision Equipment Sales • Service • Drone Application

The Opportunity

Build your own precision ag customer base, sell and service equipment, and fly the company application drone.

You’ll work directly with growers to expand the precision equipment business and report to the Department Manager.

Incentive pay. The package can be tailored to the candidate and offers substantial earning potential based on individual and company performance.

What You’ll Do

Sell. Build and manage your customer base. Quote, demonstrate, and sell equipment, upgrades, and service plans.

Service. Install, calibrate, and support precision equipment, including seed meter calibration in the meter room.

Fly. Operate the company application drone as assigned, including during fungicide season. Handle drone maintenance and repairs.

Support. Assist with precision soil sampling and share field observations with Precision Specialists, Crop Specialists, and Product Managers through iPad-based platforms.

Follow through. Record parts, time, and work orders accurately for billing. Maintain a professional appearance to company standards.

What You’ll Bring

Education and experience. High school diploma or equivalent. A college degree in agriculture or business, or 2+ years of related experience, is preferred.

Mechanical skill. Hands-on troubleshooting ability. Precision ag sales or service experience is a plus.

Initiative. Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and build customer relationships.

Communication. Strong persuasion, customer service, planning, and organization skills, plus the math and computer skills to manage sales and service work.

Required Credentials

A commercial drone pilot license, aerial application license, FAA physical, and valid Class B CDL are required for the job. All may be completed after hire. The company covers drone training and exam costs.

Benefits

Company-sponsored pension plan • 401(k) • Medical, dental, and vision • Voluntary benefits • Bonuses and/or commissions

Working Conditions

Long days and some weekends during spring planting, fungicide season, and fall harvest. Outdoor work in all

weather. Must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Wabash Valley Service Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.