Custom Applicator - Agriculture

Indiana Ag Connection; Shelbyville (IN); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is hiring a Custom Applicator to apply fertilizers and pesticides in agricultural settings. You will operate and maintain applicator equipment, calibrate for accurate application, and log acres treated while following strict safety guidelines. The role requires a valid U.S.

driver’s license and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather. Responsibilities include field mapping, soil sampling support, and delivering products to customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge of pesticides and weed identification.
• Ability to pass CDL physical and have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain applicator equipment for fertilizer and pesticides.
• Calibrate equipment and keep accurate logs of acres treated.
• Follow safety protocols and wear protective gear as required.
• Drive company vehicle and service customer fields.
• Assist with soil sampling, deliveries, and related tasks as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Pesticide knowledge

Good driving record

Read field maps

Safety minded

CDL ability / license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Custom Applicator - Agriculture#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:0### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Custom Applicator/Pest Control**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Custom Applicator - Agriculture| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**WHO WE ARE**Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.**ABOUT THE JOB**The Custom Applicator is responsible for correctly customizing and applying dry fertilizers to our customer's fields and operating all applicator equipment including performing maintenance on the equipment.**WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE****SEASONAL*** Recommends and applies pesticides and fertilizers by driving and operating various vehicles and equipment.* Maintains accurate log books on applicated acres.* Performs maintenance and calibration on application equipment.* Follows up on weed control in sprayed areas.* Wears proper protection equipment**OFF-SEASON*** Participates in continuing education for maintaining pesticide applicator license.* Attends applicator equipment workshops.* Performs maintenance on other equipment and fixed facilities.* Pulls soil samples* Mixes dry and liquid fertilizer.* Picks up and delivers farm chemicals, fertilizer and seed.* Makes sales calls to customers.* Required to drive a company vehicle.* Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.* Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.* Reliable and regular attendance is required.* Follows all company policies and procedures.**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE*** High school diploma or equivalent is required.* Experience in operating large equipment is required.* In some states, additional licenses or certifications may be required as per specific contracts.**SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS*** Mechanically inclined.* Basic knowledge of ag pesticides and weed identification.* Excellent driving record.* Accurately reads field maps.* Professional competence to safety.* Ability to pass a CDL physical examination.* Ability to work without direct supervision.* 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.**Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.****WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB**At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.The work environment for this position will be in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.**BENEFITS AT HELENA*** Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!* Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).* Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.* Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.* Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.* Employees are eligible for paid time-off and holiday pay.* Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.* Free Short & Long-Term Disability.* Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.* Education Assistance.* And much more!For more detailed information about our benefits visit us at helenacareers.com/benefits.**STAY CONNECTED TO HELENA!**Follow us on social @HelenaCareers or visit us at helenacareers.com.Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 09/11/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC Newman, Illinois | Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC Demotte, Indiana || Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC Fowler, Indiana | |1 person is interested in this job.