Applicator III/Class A Driver - Tulare, SD

About the role

As a Crop Applicator III/CDL Driver, 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.

Wilbur-Ellis is a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag, investing heavily in employees through skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within. The company fosters a supportive, people-first work environment and employs over 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia‑Pacific, marketing and distributing agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients.

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

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• At least 18 years old.
• Class A CDL license with endorsements.
• Pesticide applicator license.
• Knowledge of calibration techniques and equipment operation.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Willingness to participate in drug and alcohol testing and routine medical exams.
• High school diploma or GED.

Skills

• Ability to use digital recordkeeping systems, mobile applications, and electronic work order tools to accurately document applications and field activities.
• Comfortable using GPS‑enabled equipment, precision agriculture technologies, and digital mapping tools to locate and complete application work.
• Willingness to learn and adopt new technologies, including AI‑powered productivity tools, digital reporting platforms, and data‑driven decision‑making tools.
• Clean driving record.
• Personable with growers and employees.
• Strong time management skills with ability to set priorities.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Pay

The base compensation for this position ranges from $24.76 to $33.03 per hour. Wages may vary depending on skills and experience. Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support
• Retirement plans
• Other benefits (see Wilbur‑Ellis employee benefits for details)