Custom Applicator

Frontier Cooperative; Belgrade (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cooperative pension plan

401(k) with traditional and Roth

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA spending accounts

Paid time off

Uniform & boot allowances

360 Wellness Program

Sign-on & referral bonuses

Additional benefits available

Job summary

Frontier Cooperative is seeking dedicated field technicians to support our Nebraska farming communities. You will operate sprayers and spreaders, apply chemicals and fertilizers, and ensure safe, efficient field operations across producer fields.

Responsibilities include loading, coordinating with drivers, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety and regulatory standards. A CDL and chemical licenses are required, with training available for endorsement acquisition.

Qualifications

• Valid operator's license and Commercial Chemical Applicator's license required.
• CDL Class A or B with HazMat and Tanker endorsements required (or obtainable within 90 days).
• Ability to operate constant and variable rate sprayers, dry spreaders, anhydrous stations, and nurse tanks.
• Strong math skills including proportions, percentages, and volume calculations.
• Effective communicator with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Operate constant flow sprayers, variable rate applicators, and dry spreaders safely and efficiently.
• Apply pre- and post-emergent chemicals, insecticides, lime, and dry and liquid fertilizers to producer fields.
• Evaluate product labels to ensure proper application rates and usage.
• Maneuver sprayer into proper position on producer's land while avoiding damage to property.
• Prevent chemical spills; clean up any spillage immediately and report issues to supervisor.
• Prepare sprayer for loading and verify product arrives in good condition.
• Collaborate with commercial truck drivers operating tender trucks to receive chemicals or fertilizers in the field.
• Activate auto shutoffs, assist connecting transfer hoses, and operate transfer systems to fill sprayer tanks.
• Disconnect and secure hoses and tanks upon completion of transfer.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on sprayers and dry spreaders.
• Change oil and filters; replace lights, belts, wiper blades, and grease fittings.
• Clean chemical tanks with appropriate cleaning agents after each use.
• Keep sprayers clean inside and out to ensure proper mechanical operation and a positive company image.
• Follow all company safety standards and comply with OSHA, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain CDL license and endorsements and commercial chemical applicator's license.
• Attend educational workshops and review technical publications to stay current in the field.

Skills

Math skills

Customer communication

Tools

Sprayers

Dry spreaders

Nurse tanks

Job description

At Frontier Cooperative, we believe agriculture is more than a business, it's a way of life. As an agricultural leader serving Nebraska's farming communities, we provide a comprehensive range of grain, agronomy, feed, and energy products and services. But what sets us apart is how we do it: with integrity, with quality, and with a deep commitment to the communities we're proud to call home. We're looking for people who share those values and want to grow with us.

What you'll do :

Field application

• Operate constant flow sprayers, variable rate applicators, and dry spreaders safely and efficiently
• Apply pre- and post-emergent chemicals, insecticides, lime, and dry and liquid fertilizers to producer fields
• Evaluate product labels to ensure proper application rates and usage
• Maneuver sprayer into proper position on producer's land while avoiding damage to property
• Prevent chemical spills; clean up any spillage immediately and report issues to supervisor

Product loading & coordination

• Prepare sprayer for loading and verify product arrives in good condition
• Collaborate with commercial truck drivers operating tender trucks to receive chemicals or fertilizers in the field
• Activate auto shutoffs, assist connecting transfer hoses, and operate transfer systems to fill sprayer tanks
• Disconnect and secure hoses and tanks upon completion of transfer

Equipment maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on sprayers and dry spreaders
• Change oil and filters; replace lights, belts, wiper blades, and grease fittings
• Clean chemical tanks with appropriate cleaning agents after each use
• Keep sprayers clean inside and out to ensure proper mechanical operation and a positive company image

Safety & compliance

• Follow all company safety standards and comply with OSHA, state, and federal regulations
• Maintain CDL license and endorsements and commercial chemical applicator's license
• Attend educational workshops and review technical publications to stay current in the field

What we are looking for :

• Valid operator's license and Commercial Chemical Applicator's license required
• CDL Class A or B with HazMat and Tanker endorsements required (or obtainable within 90 days)
• Ability to operate constant and variable rate sprayers, dry spreaders, anhydrous stations, and nurse tanks
• Strong math skills including proportions, percentages, and volume calculations
• Effective communicator with customers and coworkers

Why join us?

Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, finances, and future.

• Paycheck for life: Cooperative pension plan, plus 401(k) with traditional and Roth options
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental plans, and FSA/HSA spending accounts
• Paid time off: Vacation and sick leave to rest and recharge
• Uniform & boot allowances: Annual allowances so you're always equipped and ready
• 360 Wellness Program: Whole-person wellness with real incentives
• Sign-on & referral bonuses: Get rewarded for joining and for bringing great people with you
• Additional benefits available - ask us for details.