Field Applicator: Precision Fertilizer & Crop Protection

Central-Valley-Ag-Cooperative; Marquette (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Valley Ag is seeking an Applicator in Marquette, NE to apply fertilizer, lime, and crop protection products. You will operate the application equipment safely and ensure correct product rates and billing to fields.

Responsibilities include loading, mixing, and transporting products, assisting with inventory, and maintaining equipment and records. A Class A CDL with tanker/HazMat endorsements and a Commercial Applicator’s License are required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• High School or GED diploma.
• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Applicator’s License.
• Knowledge of DOT or DOT experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.
• Great basic mechanical skills.
• Promotes a work environment that is safe for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Load, handle, and apply dry and liquid fertilizer, lime, and crop protection products.
• Understand and safely operate the application equipment assigned.
• Utilize the information supplied and the technology in the application equipment to ensure that the right products at the right rates are applied and billed to the right fields and customers.
• Assist in the mixing, loading, unloading and transporting of crop protection and fertilizer products.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Maintain positive communication with the supervisor and grower as needed.
• Assist with scouting, product transportation and various services for producers.
• Properly completes necessary paperwork and records.

Skills

Safety mindset

Class A CDL

HazMat endorsement

Commercial Applicator’s License

DOT knowledge

Effective communication

Mechanical skills

Self-starter

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School or GED diploma

Job description

Central Valley Ag is seeking an Applicator in Marquette, NE to apply fertilizer, lime, and crop protection products. You will operate the application equipment safely and ensure correct product rates and billing to fields.

Responsibilities include loading, mixing, and transporting products, assisting with inventory, and maintaining equipment and records. A Class A CDL with tanker/HazMat endorsements and a Commercial Applicator’s License are required or obtainable.