Field Applicator: Pesticide Application & Equipment Maintenance

haecareers; Maple Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

3-year vesting on company match (1000+

Earned Wage Access via DailyPay

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is seeking a field Applicator to apply herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops and to maintain applicator equipment. The role requires careful logging, safety training, and reliable attendance.

You will work outdoors in all weather, operate and calibrate application gear, drive a Helena vehicle, and participate in continuing education to maintain your pesticide applicator license. Spanish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating large equipment preferred.
• Able to read field maps and use field computers.
• Must pass CDL physical examination and drug test.
• Must be able to work nights, overtime and some weekends.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Correctly mixes pesticides, fertilizers and chemicals for application.
• Maintains accurate logs and reports on applied acres.
• Performs maintenance and calibration on application equipment.
• Drives a company vehicle as needed.
• Wears proper safety protection gear.
• Participates in continuing education to maintain pesticide applicator license.
• Attends applicator equipment workshops.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish helpful

Safety conscious

CDL physical

Read maps

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Tractor-mounted field computers

Logbook maintenance

Job description

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is seeking a field Applicator to apply herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops and to maintain applicator equipment. The role requires careful logging, safety training, and reliable attendance.

You will work outdoors in all weather, operate and calibrate application gear, drive a Helena vehicle, and participate in continuing education to maintain your pesticide applicator license. Spanish skills are a plus.