Seasonal Custom Applicator: Fertilizer & Equipment Expert

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Newman (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Earned Wage Access

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is hiring a Custom Applicator to correctly customize and apply dry fertilizers and operate all applicator equipment. Seasonal duties include applying pesticides, maintaining logs, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

Off-season responsibilities include CDL-related education, equipment maintenance, soil sampling, and customer service. High school diploma and equipment experience required; CDL/pesticide license preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience operating large equipment is required.
• CDL and pesticide license are preferred.
• Mechanically inclined with basic knowledge of ag pesticides.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to work without direct supervision; safety-oriented.
• Must meet legal age requirements for operating vehicles or heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Seasonal duties: Recommends and 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 duties: Participates in continuing education for maintaining pesticide applicator license.
• Attends applicator equipment workshops.
• Performs maintenance on other equipment and fixed facilities.
• Picks up and delivers farm chemicals, fertilizer and seed.
• Makes sales calls to customers.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Pesticide knowledge

Clean driving record

Read field maps

Safety oriented

CDL medical exam

Independent work

English required

Spanish helpful

US driver's license

Legal age requirement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience operating large equipment

CDL and pesticide license preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is hiring a Custom Applicator to correctly customize and apply dry fertilizers and operate all applicator equipment. Seasonal duties include applying pesticides, maintaining logs, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

Off-season responsibilities include CDL-related education, equipment maintenance, soil sampling, and customer service. High school diploma and equipment experience required; CDL/pesticide license preferred.