Custom Applicator

Frontier Cooperative

22d•Onsite

About The Position

At Frontier Cooperative, we believe agriculture is more than a business, it's a way of life. As an agricultural leader serving Nebraska's farming communities, we provide a comprehensive range of grain, agronomy, feed, and energy products and services. But what sets us apart is how we do it: with integrity, with quality, and with a deep commitment to the communities we're proud to call home. We're looking for people who share those values and want to grow with us.

Requirements

Valid operator's license and Commercial Chemical Applicator's license required
CDL Class A or B with HazMat and Tanker endorsements required (or obtainable within 90 days)
Ability to operate constant and variable rate sprayers, dry spreaders, anhydrous stations, and nurse tanks
Strong math skills including proportions, percentages, and volume calculations
Effective communicator with customers and coworkers

Responsibilities

Field application
Operate constant flow sprayers, variable rate applicators, and dry spreaders safely and efficiently
Apply pre- and post-emergent chemicals, insecticides, lime, and dry and liquid fertilizers to producer fields
Evaluate product labels to ensure proper application rates and usage
Maneuver sprayer into proper position on producer's land while avoiding damage to property
Prevent chemical spills; clean up any spillage immediately and report issues to supervisor
Product loading & coordination
Prepare sprayer for loading and verify product arrives in good condition
Collaborate with commercial truck drivers operating tender trucks to receive chemicals or fertilizers in the field
Activate auto shutoffs, assist connecting transfer hoses, and operate transfer systems to fill sprayer tanks
Disconnect and secure hoses and tanks upon completion of transfer
Equipment maintenance
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on sprayers and dry spreaders
Change oil and filters; replace lights, belts, wiper blades, and grease fittings
Clean chemical tanks with appropriate cleaning agents after each use
Keep sprayers clean inside and out to ensure proper mechanical operation and a positive company image
Safety & compliance
Follow all company safety standards and comply with OSHA, state, and federal regulations
Maintain CDL license and endorsements and commercial chemical applicator's license
Attend educational workshops and review technical publications to stay current in the field