Crop Applicator III w/CDL - Salinas, CA

Role Overview

As a Crop Applicator III, 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You Bring To The Role

• 2+ years of experience, at least 18 years old
• Class A CDL w/hazmat
• 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

Your Digital & Technology Capabilities

• 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

Compensation And Benefits

The base compensation for this position ranges from $28.51 to $38.00 per hour. Please note that wages may vary depending on skills and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate. Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility. Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

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.

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Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

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