Applicator - St. Edward, NE

Central Valley Ag Cooperative • St. Edward, NE

120d

About The Position

Looking to build a career in agriculture, work with purpose, and grow your technical skills? Join Central Valley Ag as an Applicator and get hands-on experience with equipment, technology, and agronomy — no prior experience required. As an Applicator at CVA, you will receive on-the-job training, including support to earn your CDL and applicator license, build mechanical and technical skills while working with advanced equipment, and gain valuable experience in agriculture with opportunities to grow within the company. Work for a company that values safety, integrity, and long-term career development. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to break into the ag industry and grow from the ground up!

Requirements

• High School or GED diploma.
• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker and HazMat endorsements.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Applicator’s License.
• Knowledge of DOT or DOT experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.
• Great basic mechanical skills.
• Works in a way that demonstrates safety is a priority.
• Promotes a work environment that is safe for everyone.
• Values the highest ethical standard.
• Can plan, prioritize, organize and manage resources in order to accomplish jobs within the defined timetable.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task several assignments simultaneously and establish job priorities.
• Works well with others to achieve a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Load, handle, and apply dry and liquid fertilizer, lime, and crop protection products.
• Understand and safely operate the application equipment assigned.
• Utilize the information supplied and the technology in the application equipment to ensure that the right products at the right rates are applied and billed to the right fields and customers.
• Assist in the mixing, loading, unloading and transporting of Crop Protection and fertilizer products.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Work with supervisor and co-workers to keep errors to a minimum.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Consistently follow all laws, regulations, and safety rules (including PPE) in handling and applying products and storing chemicals.
• Assist with the maintenance of equipment and plant.
• Maintain positive communication with the supervisor and grower as needed.
• Assist with scouting, product transportation and various services for producers.
• Properly complete necessary paperwork and records.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• On-the-job training.
• Support to earn your CDL and applicator license.
• Opportunities to grow within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED