Apprentice Crop Applicator: Safe Field Applications

Keystone Cooperative; Eldorado (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative is seeking a dedicated Agricultural Applicator to apply fertilizers and crop protection products safely and accurately at customer sites. The role involves operating and maintaining application equipment, logging activities, and coordinating with the location manager on field conditions.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, state commercial applicator certification, and an Ag CDL.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED; may be offset by experience.
• Valid driver's license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy.
• Must obtain and maintain required state commercial applicator certification as required by state.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Ag CDL.

Responsibilities

• Apply dry fertilizer products and lime to customers safely and efficiently.
• Use application equipment to ensure right products at right rates for each field.
• Assist in mixing, loading, unloading, and transporting crop protection and fertilizer products.
• Follow all laws, regulations and safety rules, including PPE, during applications.
• Maintain state commercial applicator certification and stay current with requirements.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Reading & writing

Mechanical aptitude

Adaptability

Overtime availability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Keystone Cooperative is seeking a dedicated Agricultural Applicator to apply fertilizers and crop protection products safely and accurately at customer sites. The role involves operating and maintaining application equipment, logging activities, and coordinating with the location manager on field conditions.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, state commercial applicator certification, and an Ag CDL.