Custom Applicator / CDL Driver

UNITED COOPERATIVE; Town of New Chester (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United Cooperative seeks a Custom Applicator/CDL Driver to support agronomy operations. You will mix, load, and apply crop protection products, drive CDL routes, and assist with equipment maintenance.

The role includes loading customers’ vehicles with product, unloading deliveries, and performing warehouse tasks as needed. You will work with patrons in a courteous, professional manner, ensure orders are accurate, and follow DOT and company safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• CDL or ability to obtain one required; applicator license preferred.
• DOT and company requirements must be met.
• Previous application experience preferred; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Mix, loads, and applicates crop protection products.
• Drive CDL-equipped routes and assist day-to-day operations.
• Maintain and operate applicator equipment and forklifts.
• Load/unload deliveries and assist customers professionally.
• Identify unsafe conditions and report to management.
• Follow safety protocols and keep work areas clean.

Skills

CDL driving

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Loader forklift operation

Crop protection product mixing equipment

NH3 handling equipment

Job description

Position Summary: The Custom Applicator/CDL Driver will assist in the day-to-day operations of the Agronomy location. Performs custom application, CDL driving, and other functions that may include maintenance of equipment, plant, rolling stock, operation of forklifts, loaders, operation of tender trucks, filling NH3 tanks, loading customers’ vehicles with product, unloading of deliveries and other duties as assigned.Duties & Responsibilities:Mix, loads, and applicates crop protection products/plant nutrition.Work with patrons in a courteous and professional manner.Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.Perform warehouse work including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.Performs minor repairs and reports larger equipment problems to manager or mechanic.Reports any unsafe equipment or working conditions to management.Maintains a safe working area and keeps walkways clean of slip or trip hazards.Performs housekeeping activities as needed.Performs all other duties as assigned my management.Accepts and offers feedback and suggestions openly and respectfully.Maintains open communication with management and coworkers.Identifies and utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment while completing maintenance and repairs.Follow all legal regulations and guidelines to maintain a commercial driver’s license.Attend safety and job-related trainings as they become available.Represent yourself and United Cooperative professionally at all times in action and appearance – positively enriching the culture of United Cooperative.Promotes a customer-focused environment by providing friendly, courteous, and helpful service to coworkers and producers.Works extended hours as requested by supervisor to ensure customer needs are met during busy seasons.Qualifications:High school diploma or GED.CDL or the ability to obtain one.Must meet DOT and company requirements.Applicator’s license (preferred).Previous application experience (preferred).Training provided:Crop protection product mixing.Operation of application equipment.Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:Must have the ability to lift/carry up to 75lbs.Employee is required to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.Must have the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distant, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.