Schedule: Full-Time / Seasonal (Travel and weekend work may be required based on seasonal demand)
Key Responsibilities
- Sales & Purchasing: Lead the purchasing and sales of agricultural spray drones, precision software, parts, and support equipment. Consult with farm clients and agronomy partners to recommend tailored drone solutions and drive commercial sales.
- Inventory Management: Oversee and track inventory levels of drones, replacement parts, accessories, chemical tenders, and support hardware. Maintain inventory accuracy and coordinate procurement with vendors.
- Maintenance & Service Scheduling: Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules for all spray drones and support machinery. Manage repair logs, calibration records, and pre-/post-flight safety inspections in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Field & Spray Operations: Safely operate agricultural spray drones, applicators, and chemical tenders. Perform precise chemical mixing, loading, and field application compliant with agronomic plans, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
- Record Keeping & Compliance: Maintain detailed operational records including product usage, acreage covered, weather metrics, and service histories. Ensure full regulatory compliance (FAA Part 107, applicator licensing, etc.).
- Team & Client Collaboration: Collaborate closely with farm managers, agronomists, field staff, and commercial clients to ensure timely, high-quality service and product delivery.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in drone sales, purchasing, inventory control, or equipment dealership operations.
- Practical experience operating spray drones, precision agriculture machinery, auto-steer, or section control technologies.
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (or ability or willingness to obtain).
- Knowledge of agricultural chemical handling, mixing ratios, and crop safety protocols.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate strong dedication to continuous learning and technical mastery across agricultural drone technology, spraying operations, and evolving industry standards.
- Show high accountability and commitment in managing drone inventory, equipment maintenance, and commercial sales targets.
- Maintain a proactive, customer-centric attitude to build lasting relationships with farm clients, agronomists, and industry partners.
- Exemplify a solid work ethic, uncompromised safety mindset, and reliability during field operations and chemical handling.
- Proactively identify client needs and operational requirements, taking initiative without requiring constant supervision.
- Ability to self-manage scheduling, flight logs, maintenance routines, and client accounts with high attention to detail.
- Adapt flexibly to fluid field conditions, weather windows, and intensive seasonal demands in spraying schedules.
- Valid driver’s license (Applicator’s license, FAA Part 107, or Commercial Driver’s License / CDL preferred, or willingness to obtain).
- Willingness and availability to travel and work extended hours or weekends during peak agricultural application seasons.
Location Classification: CRK Aerial / Drone Sales
Additional Opportunities
At CRK Partners, we value versatility and personal growth. Beyond conventional crop production operations, team members have opportunities to cross-train and contribute across diverse areas of the business—including aerial drone operations, organic crop production, custom forage operations, precision farming technology, agronomy management, and heavy equipment mechanics. We encourage employees to communicate their interests and areas they would like to explore with their lead, allowing us to identify opportunities that align with individual talents, interests, and strengths while supporting the needs of the organization.