Night Sprayer - Ag Tractor Driver

Ratto Bros 1; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health benefits

Opportunities for personal growth

Job summary

Ratto Bros 1 in Modesto, CA is seeking a full-time employee for pesticide application and tractor driving. The position offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, contributing to personal growth in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include spraying crops, driving tractor and trailer tanks, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have valid driver's licenses, 1–3 years of pesticide and tractor driving experience, and communication skills, ideally bilingual in Spanish.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Experience in pesticide application for 1–3 years is preferred.
• 1–3 years of tractor driving experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Spray vegetable crops using the correct pesticide.
• Drive a tractor and trailer tank safely each day.
• Wash tractors and equipment and fill out required forms.

Skills

Pesticide application experience

Tractor driving experience

Communication skills

Ability to perform basic arithmetic

Bilingual in Spanish

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Details

Location: Modesto, CA 95358

Salary: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Shift: Graveyard (night shift), Sunday – Thursday, 5–6 days a week, typically 8–10 hours.

Responsibilities

• Spray vegetable crops using the correct type and quantity of pesticide.
• Drive a tractor and trailer tank safely each day.
• Fill spray tanks with correct chemicals.
• Change or remove pesticide signs from fields.
• Dispose of empty chemical containers safely and properly.
• Wash tractors and equipment, and fill out required forms.
• Understand basic working conditions around vegetable crops.
• Perform other farm‑related work as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• 1–3 years of recent pesticide application experience.
• 1–3 years of recent tractor driver experience.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
• Ability to work full agricultural schedule.
• Knowledge of pesticides preferred.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and unit conversions.
• Ability to understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Full‑time position with competitive wages and benefits, and opportunities for personal growth in a learning environment. Ratto Bros, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Job offer may be subject to contingencies.