Role OverviewApplicators are responsible for applying herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops as directed by their leader. This position also operates and performs maintenance to all applicator equipment.
What You Will Do
Correctly mixes pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals for application, maintains accurate logs and reports on applicated acres, performs maintenance and calibration on application equipment, and provides excellent customer service.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a mechanically inclined mindset, a qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC), and experience in operating large equipment. They will also be able to work without direct supervision and have the ability to pass a CDL physical examination.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in operating large equipment
- Mechanically inclined
- Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) is preferred
- Agricultural background
- Basic knowledge of ag pesticides
- Ability to read field maps and use tractor-mounted field computers
- Professional competence to safety
- Ability to pass a CDL physical examination
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to work nights, overtime, and some weekend hours during busy season
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English
- Valid U.S. driver's license
- Successful completion of a drug test and background check
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay
- Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day
- Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service
- Paid time-off and holiday pay
- Overtime pay
- Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay
- Free Short & Long-Term Disability
- Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave
- Education Assistance
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