Applicator - Agriculture - Colorado

Who We Are
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider founded in 1957. Headquartered in Collierville, Tennessee, we operate 450+ locations nationwide and employ over 6,000 people. We are a top-ranked national player in our industry, known for our comprehensive product development, sales, operations, precision technology, and manufacturing.

About the Job

Our Applicators are responsible for applying herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops as directed by their leader. This position also involves operating and performing maintenance on all applicator equipment.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Correctly mixes pesticides, fertilizers and chemicals for application.
• Maintains accurate logs and reports on applicated acres.
• Performs maintenance and calibration on application equipment.
• Performs maintenance on other equipment.
• Wears proper safety protection gear.
• Participates in continuing education in order to maintain pesticide applicator license.
• Attends applicator equipment workshops.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned by leader.

Education & Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A Class A CDL is preferred but willingness to obtain one is required.
• Experience in operating large equipment is required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined.
• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of ag pesticides.
• Ability to read field maps and use tractor-mounted field computers.
• Professional competence to safety.
• Ability to pass a CDL physical examination.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to work nights, overtime and some weekend hours during busy season.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English. Spanish is a valuable skill.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay rate is $20-27/hr.
• Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.
• Benefits include:
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance starts the same day you start.
  • Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Access to earned pay through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay and Wisely.
  • Robust 401(k) Savings Plan with a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day.
  • Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
  • Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
  • Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
  • Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
  • Education Assistance.

Work Environment & Physical Aspects

• The work environment for this position will be in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
• You may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.
• This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lift, carry, push or pull (up to and including 50lbs or more), reach overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climb, grip, grasp and twist using hands and wrists, bend and stoop for long periods of time, work below knee levels for short periods of time and work above shoulder level for short periods.

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