Custom Applicator - Agriculture - CDL Preferred

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Hillsboro (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Earn up to $3,000 in HSA rewards

Earned Wage Access (DailyPay)

401(k) with company match

Paid time-off and holidays

Parental leave benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Custom Applicator to customize and apply liquid or dry fertilizers to customer fields and operate all applicator equipment. The role includes maintaining equipment, keeping logs, and supporting weed control efforts in the field.

The position requires high school completion, experience with large machinery, and a CDL with pesticide license preferred. Safety and reliable attendance are emphasized, with potential training during off-season.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating large equipment is required.
• CDL and pesticide licenses preferred; other licenses may be required per contracts.

Responsibilities

• 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 protective equipment.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Mathematically competent

Pesticide knowledge

Excellent driving record

Reads field maps

Safety awareness

CDL physical exam

Independent work

English proficiency

Spanish beneficial

Valid U.S. driver's license

Age eligibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL and pesticide license preferred

Job description

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 liquid or 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

• 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.


• CDL and pesticide license is preferred.


• In some states, additional licenses or certifications may be required as per specific contracts.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Mechanically inclined.


• Mathematically competent.


• 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 helencareers.com/benefits.

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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.