Agricultural Crop Applicator (Entry Level)

Agfinity•Mead, CO

5d•$18 - $25

About The Position

Agfinity is seeking a dependable and motivated Agronomy Applicator to safely and accurately apply fertilizers and crop protection products to agricultural fields. The role operates and maintains application equipment, mixes and applies agricultural products, keeps accurate application and chemical records, assists with equipment and facility maintenance, handles agronomy inventory, and communicates professionally with customers. It is an entry-level opportunity for someone interested in developing skills in agronomy, application equipment, and customer service, with potential to take on greater responsibilities and advance to an Experienced Agronomy Applicator role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Pesticide Operator's License, or ability to obtain it within 6 months; additional pesticide licensing may be required based on assigned responsibilities.
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
Ability and willingness to learn agricultural application equipment and its operation, calibration, and maintenance.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and accurately measure and handle agricultural products.
Strong attention to detail and ability to organize work and manage time effectively.
Ability to recognize problems or potential problems and communicate them to management.
Ability to work independently while being a dependable team member.
Ability to communicate professionally with customers and coworkers.
Strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Willingness and ability to work extended hours during planting, spraying, harvesting, and other critical agricultural periods.
Ability to climb into and out of application equipment and trucks; sit for extended periods; bend, twist, push, pull, reach, and grasp; operate equipment controls safely; work on rough and uneven terrain; handle agricultural products, hoses, and equipment; and maintain sufficient vision and physical ability to safely operate agricultural equipment.
Willingness and ability to obtain required CDL endorsements within 6 months if not already held.

Nice To Haves

Previous farming, agronomy, or agricultural equipment experience.
Experience operating tractors, sprayers, fertilizer equipment, or other agricultural machinery.
Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
Doubles/Triples endorsement.

Responsibilities

Safely and accurately apply wet and dry fertilizers and pesticides to agricultural fields and crops.
Operate agricultural application equipment according to company procedures and product requirements.
Adjust application equipment components, including hoses, nozzles, booms, and tubes, to suit terrain, products, weather, and application requirements.
Mix and load fertilizers and crop protection products according to product labels and company procedures.
Monitor weather and field conditions and communicate application concerns.
Maintain accurate records of products applied, acres completed, application rates, driving, and chemical use; submit documentation promptly for billing.
Inspect application equipment daily, identify problems, perform qualified minor field repairs and adjustments, and report malfunctions.
Clean and maintain application equipment, trucks, tanks, and facilities.
Assist with equipment maintenance, repairs, and facility projects during the off-season.
Assist with movement, handling, and accounting of agronomy products and inventory.
Communicate professionally with customers about application activities and materials; answer appropriate questions and direct technical or product questions to agronomy personnel.
Follow company safety policies, pesticide labels, DOT requirements, and applicable regulations, including proper use of required personal protective equipment.
Maintain application rates and equipment settings, recognize unsafe conditions, report spills and other safety concerns immediately, and take appropriate action when an application cannot be completed safely or in accordance with label requirements.
Work cooperatively with agronomy and operations personnel to complete customer applications efficiently and accurately.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Pension Retirement Plan
401(k) match plan
Paid time off
Clothing allowance
Life coverage
Disability coverage for those who qualify
Potential advancement to an Experienced Agronomy Applicator role with increased responsibility and performance-based compensation