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Landus Cooperative

Seasonal Truck Driver

Yale, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Liquid & dry fertilizer tending to applicators. * Efficient operation of semi tractor and trailer. * Operate semi truck/trailer in a safe and professional manner. * Knowledge of vehicle equipment.

Landus

Seasonal Truck Driver

Bayard, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Liquid & dry fertilizer tending to applicators. * Efficient operation of semi tractor and trailer. * Operate semi truck/trailer in a safe and professional manner. * Knowledge of vehicle equipment.

Landus

Seasonal Truck Driver

Templeton, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Liquid & dry fertilizer tending to applicators. * Efficient operation of semi tractor and trailer. * Operate semi truck/trailer in a safe and professional manner. * Knowledge of vehicle equipment.

Landus

Seasonal Truck Driver

IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Liquid & dry fertilizer tending to applicators. * Efficient operation of semi tractor and trailer. * Operate semi truck/trailer in a safe and professional manner. * Knowledge of vehicle equipment.

Landus

Seasonal Truck Driver

Exira, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Liquid & dry fertilizer tending to applicators. * Efficient operation of semi tractor and trailer. * Operate semi truck/trailer in a safe and professional manner. * Knowledge of vehicle equipment.

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How much do fertilizer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for fertilizer in Iowa is $19.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.65 and $21.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fertilizer?

As a Fertilizer—also known as a Fertilizer Applicator—your duties and responsibilities include applying fertilizer to personal or commercial farm acreage used for growing crops. Fertilizers use a variety of methods in their jobs, which can consist of broadcast, side dress, sub-surface, knifing, and other procedures. Some Fertilizers only spread manure, but others include a range of means of applying substances containing nitrogen, potassium, or phosphorus in a dry or liquid state. As a Fertilizer, you should feel comfortable working outdoors during the growing season. The job requires being in good health and wearing sun exposure protection clothing.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in fertilizer sales or distribution?

Professionals in fertilizer sales or distribution often face challenges such as fluctuating market prices, seasonal demand variations, and the need to stay updated on evolving environmental regulations. Building strong relationships with both suppliers and customers is essential to succeed, especially when navigating issues like supply chain disruptions or transportation delays. Effective communication and in-depth product knowledge help address customer concerns and ensure that appropriate fertilizer solutions are provided for different crops and soil conditions.

What is the difference between Fertilizer vs Agronomist?

AspectFertilizerAgronomist
CredentialsManufacturing knowledge, basic agricultural understandingDegree in agronomy, soil science, or related field
Work EnvironmentFactories, production plants, laboratoriesFarms, research centers, consulting settings
Industry UsageProduct development, manufacturing, salesCrop management, research, advising farmers

Fertilizer professionals focus on producing and marketing fertilizer products, while agronomists apply scientific knowledge to improve crop yields and advise farmers. Both roles are essential in agriculture but differ in responsibilities, work settings, and required expertise.

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Fertilizer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Fertilizer job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,915 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Facility Operations & Maintenance

Heartland Co-op

Mondamin, IA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Heartland Co-op rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

60th of 65 rated farming

Job description

Summary:
Responsible for receiving/loading/delivering commodities and products, including, but not limited to, grain, fertilizer, chemicals, seed, feed and petroleum products, from/to customers and general upkeep and routine maintenance at Heartland Co-op facilities by preforming the following duties as appropriate for the location.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Receive and properly store commodities and products into the facility.
  • Loading customer and Heartland Co-op trucks/trailers with products using an end loader, forklift or by hand.
  • Assists with scale operation.
  • Assists in conducting and maintaining accurate inventory of commodities and products within the facility.
  • Performs routine maintenance and housekeeping in elevators, mix plants, mills, warehouses and shops. Responsible for records maintenance and housekeeping performed in appropriate log book or applicable maintenance program.
  • Grain
    • Prepare trailers for loading by opening tarps, inspecting for foreign debris, closing and sealing bottom.
    • Load trailers by running grain spout, conveyors, grain vacuums and other loading equipment.
    • Direct grain based on grade to proper bin.
    • Responsible for monitoring and recording temperature cables, walking flats, tracking fan usage, monitoring bunker storage, monitoring grain dryer output and other location specific duties to ensure exceptional grain inventory quality.
  • Rail
    • Prepare rail/trailer cars for loading by opening lids, inspecting for foreign debris, closing and sealing bottom.
    • Load cars/trailers by running grain spout, closing lid after filling and locking lid.
    • Inspects locomotive before run to verify specified fuel, and general maintenance are in order.
  • Agronomy
    • Assist in scheduling, mixing and loading of liquid/dry fertilizer and chemicals.
    • Assist in ensuring the accuracy of mixing liquid/dry fertilizer and chemicals.
    • Assists in delivery of fertilizer, chemical and seed products to customers or Heartland Co-op application equipment.
  • Marine/Barge
    • Prepare barges for loading by opening lids, inspecting for foreign debris, checking for leaks.
    • Load barges by running grain spout, closing lid after filling and locking lid.
    • Prepare facility for unloading barges by directing conveyor to proper storage location in facility.
    • Unload barges using backhoe and conveyor system.
    • Gauge barge as directed by facility.
    • Maintains detailed dock logs to ensure all events are recorded in chronological order.
  • Cleaning and general housekeeping will be performed during seasonal slow times throughout the facility
  • Must maintain a valid driver's license and commercial insurability at all times.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and sometimes moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear.
Lift Level: Heavy
Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
  • Dependability - Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
  • Quantity - Meets productivity standards
  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and other employees of the organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
No Computer skills needed.
Certificates and Licenses:
May be required to maintain a current weighing license and grain grading certificate. Must maintain a valid driver's license and commercial insurability at all times.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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