CDL Spray Driver and Custom Applicator

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of crop inputs and services dedicated to 'Feeding the Future'. As a CDL Spray Driver and Custom Applicator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the proper application of crop protection products while operating advanced equipment. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact on sustainable agriculture, working in an inclusive environment that values safety and integrity. With a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and a retirement program, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow their career in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid vacation

Sick days

Holidays

Paid personal leave

Maternity/parental leave

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, CDL Class A with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements.
• Applicator's and Fumigation License is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle the application of crop protection products and calibrate pesticides.
• Mix, load, and apply pesticides/fertilizers, ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Crop protection application

Pesticide spraying and calibration

Equipment operation

Chemical handling

Vehicle inspection

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pesticide application equipment

Computers for equipment operation

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible.

What you will do:

1. Handle the proper application of crop protection products
2. Spray and calibrate pesticides
3. Operate computers on equipment
4. Mix, load, and apply pesticides/fertilizers
5. Perform daily vehicle inspections
6. Handle and deliver bulk and packaged chemicals
7. Clean and maintain equipment
8. Assist mechanic
9. Pick up and deliver product to customers, as needed
10. Perform other duties as assigned

What you will bring:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. CDL Class A with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements
3. Able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs
4. Must meet DOT and Company requirements
5. Applicator's and Fumigation License is a plus
6. Previous application experience is a plus

Salary range: $20.03-$34.31 an hour. This range is estimated for a CDL Spray Driver and Custom Applicator in Watsonville, CA. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance as well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days, and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.