Custom Applicator - Agriculture

Helena Agri-Enterprises • Dyersburg, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custom Applicator is responsible for correctly customizing and applying dry fertilizers to customers' fields and operating and maintaining applicator equipment. The position includes seasonal field application work and off-season duties such as equipment and facility maintenance, soil sampling, fertilizer mixing, deliveries, and customer sales calls. The role requires working safely outdoors in varying weather conditions and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating large equipment.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Basic knowledge of agricultural pesticides and weed identification.
• Excellent driving record.
• Ability to accurately read field maps.
• Professional competence in safety.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to meet all company requirements for driving a Helena vehicle.
• Must meet the legal age requirement for roles involving operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment.
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check.
• Additional licenses or certifications may be required in some states, depending on specific contracts.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and apply pesticides and fertilizers while operating various vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain accurate log books of treated acres.
• Maintain and calibrate application equipment.
• Follow up on weed control in sprayed areas.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain a pesticide applicator license.
• Attend applicator equipment workshops.
• Maintain other equipment and fixed facilities.
• Pull soil samples.
• Mix dry and liquid fertilizer.
• Pick up and deliver farm chemicals, fertilizer, and seed.
• Make sales calls to customers.
• Drive a company vehicle.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the leader.
• Maintain reliable and regular attendance and follow company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day.
• Earn up to $3,000 in reward dollars for a Health Savings Account.
• Earned Wage Access through DailyPay.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching, starting at 100% match up to 5%, with potential match increases up to 10% based on contribution amount and years of service.
• Three-year vesting on company matching after 1,000 hours of service.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Free term life insurance equal to 1x annual base pay.
• Free short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Up to four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Education assistance.

What This Job Offers

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