Custom Applicator

Operative; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Pension & 401(k) options

Paid time off

Uniform & boot allowances

Wellness program

Sign-on & referral bonuses

Job summary

Frontier Cooperative in Nebraska seeks a Field Application Specialist to safely operate constant and variable rate sprayers, dry spreaders, and related equipment while applying pre- and post-emergent chemicals to producer fields. You will coordinate with commercial drivers to receive chemicals, perform routine maintenance, and ensure compliance with OSHA and state regulations.

A CDL and Commercial Chemical Applicator's license are required or obtainable soon, with excellent communication to

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).
• Strong math skills including proportions, percentages, and volume calculations.
• Effective communicator with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Field application: Operate sprayers and spreaders safely and apply chemicals and fertilizers to fields.
• Product loading & coordination: Load products, work with drivers, and manage transfer systems.
• Equipment maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and keep equipment clean and functional.
• Safety & compliance: Follow OSHA/state/federal regulations and maintain required licenses.

Skills

Math proficiency

Customer communication

Education

CDL Class A or B license

Commercial Chemical Applicator's license

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.