Drone Applicator Internship
The Drone Applicator Internship involves obtaining the FAA Part 107-Remote Pilot certificate for commercial drone operation, acquiring applicable pesticide licensing for aerial applications, and reading and interpreting maps to locate specific fields and borders. In this internship, you will experience hands on experience with ag tech drones.
Location
Effingham
Reports to
General Manager
Salary
$18 - $21 per hour
Key Responsibilities
- Follow all established personnel and safety policies and procedures.
- Obtain FAA Part 107-Remote Pilot certificate to commercially fly drones
- Acquire applicable Pesticide Licensing for aerial application
- Read and interpret maps to locate specific fields and field borders
- Communicate clearly with growers, other drone pilots, and ag retailers
- Keep a strong attention to detail in logging application notes
- Hands on experience with ag tech drones
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics
- Must have a good driving record
- Self-motivating personality as well as team building skills
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively without direct supervision
- Exceptional time management, multitasking, accounting, and organizational skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Work Environment
The nature of the business will require extended hours. While performing the duties of the job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical equipment and in outside weather conditions. Exposure to fumes or dust, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration is possible. Noise level in work environment is usually loud.
Travel
The employee may be required to travel to other locations, conferences, educational opportunities, and other job-related activities.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
Date Posted
01/30/2025
Who is The Equity?
Green Creek Drones is a cutting-edge, spray drone company working to help growers take control of their custom aerial crop protection application. Offering sales, training, and service expertise, Green Creek Drones works to ensure growers are ready to take flight on their farm. Additionally, Green Creek Drones works in partnership with The Equity to provide custom crop protection applications using spray drone technology within their trade territory.
Benefits Overview
- Eligible for 401k after ag e 21 and worked one year and 1,000 hours
- Steel toe boot reimbursement of $75 annually
- Paid Time for All after 90 days, earn 1 hour for 40 hours worked
- Eligible for Employee Hardship Fund after worked 1,000 hours
Effingham Equity shall not be liable for, shall not pay, and expressly rejects and disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for any commission, expense, fee or cost claimed or charged by any recruitment or employment agency, firm, or company in connection with the employment of any candidate selected by Effingham Equity for the position described above unless a written contract is executed by Effingham Equity and such employment agency, firm or company before Effingham Equity makes an offer of employment to such candidate.