Crop Protection Applicator — Field Tech & Equipment

haecareers; Plattsmouth (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Earned wage access DailyPay

401(k) with company match

Paid time-off and holidays

Overtime eligibility

Education assistance

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC seeks a pesticide applicator to apply herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops, and to operate and maintain applicator equipment. The role includes logging acre data and ensuring safety practices on the job site.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with CDL and QAC preferred, and English proficiency mandatory. Experience with large equipment, field maps, and tractor-mounted computers is valued.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined.
• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) is preferred.
• Agricultural background.
• Basic knowledge of ag pesticides.
• Ability to read field maps and use tractor-mounted field computers.
• Professional competence to safety.
• Ability to pass a CDL physical examination.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to work nights, overtime and some weekend hours during busy season is required.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.

Responsibilities

• Correctly mixes pesticides, fertilizers and chemicals for application.
• Maintains accurate logs and reports on applicated acres.
• Performs maintenance and calibration on application equipment.
• Performs maintenance on other equipment.
• Wears proper safety protection gear.
• Participates in continuing education in order to maintain pesticide applicator license.
• Attends applicator equipment workshops.
• Drives a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

Job description

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC seeks a pesticide applicator to apply herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops, and to operate and maintain applicator equipment. The role includes logging acre data and ensuring safety practices on the job site.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with CDL and QAC preferred, and English proficiency mandatory. Experience with large equipment, field maps, and tractor-mounted computers is valued.