Role OverviewThe Custom Applicator is responsible for correctly customizing and applying dry fertilizers to our customer's fields and operating all applicator equipment including performing maintenance on the equipment.
What You Will Do
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.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must have experience in operating large equipment, basic knowledge of ag pesticides and weed identification, and excellent driving record.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in operating large equipment
- CDL with Hazmat Endorsement is preferred
- Basic knowledge of ag pesticides and weed identification
- Excellent driving record
- Ability to accurately read field maps
- Professional competence to safety
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to read, write and speak in English is required
- Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena
- Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle
- Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena
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
- Employees are eligible for paid time-off and holiday pay
- Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you
- Free Short & Long-Term Disability
- Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave
- Education Assistance
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