Agriculture Crop Applicator w/Class A CDL - Soledad, CA

About the Role

As a Crop Applicator II, you’ll be responsible for the safe, legal, and efficient application of plant protection and fertilizer products to a variety of crops. This hands-on role includes operating specialized equipment, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring all products are handled with precision and care.

Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately apply pesticides and fertilizers to customer fields using various application equipment.
• Calculate and calibrate spray rates (e.g., gallons per acre, acres per tank).
• Process work orders and complete all necessary documentation including application records, daily reports, and shipping papers.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and conduct basic maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Accurately locate application sites.
• Maintain clean and functional application equipment; coordinate usage and return of all tools and machinery.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of chemicals in the facility.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience
• At least 18 years old
• Class A CDL required
• Knowledge of calibration techniques and equipment operation
• Willingness to work long hours and varied shifts during peak season up to 6-7 days/week, 10-14 hours/day
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Willingness to participate in drug and alcohol testing and routine medical exams
• High school diploma or GED

Qualifications

• Clean driving record
• Personable with growers and employees
• Strong time management skills with the ability to set priorities
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision

Pay

The base compensation for this position ranges from $25.19 to $33.60 per hour. Wages may vary depending on skills and experience.

Benefits

• Vacation and holidays
• Health, dental, vision, and mental health benefits
• Retirement plans
• Other benefits (see Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits for more information)

About Wilbur-Ellis

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific. We invest heavily in our employees by offering skill development, training, competitive compensation, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. We foster a supportive, people-first work environment.