Agricultural Applicator - Work in Billings, MT
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Location: Laurel
Posted on: May 9, 2024
Job Description:
The Applicator is responsible for correctly applying herbicides
and pesticides to labeled crops from recommendations made by your
leader. This position also operates all applicator equipment and
performs maintenance on that equipment. This position requires a
Class A CDL. -What your day may look like
- Correctly mixes pesticides, fertilizers and chemicals for
application.
- Maintains accurate log books on applicated acres.
- Operates air spreaders and pickup spreaders.
- Performs maintenance and calibration on application
equipment.
- Wears proper protection equipment.
- Participates in continuing education for maintaining pesticide
applicator license.
- Attends applicator equipment workshops.
- Performs maintenance on other equipment and fixed
facilities.
- Must be able to work nights, overtime and some weekend hours
during busy season.
- Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
- Reliable and regular attendance is expected. -Education and
experience needed for this position
- High school diploma is required.
- Experience in operating large equipment is required.
- Must be at least 18 years old to operate Helena equipment
and/or drive a company vehicle. Positions requiring a CDL may have
differing age requirements. - -
- A Class A CDL is required.
- Must pass a drug test and background check. - -Other skills
that will help you succeed:
- Mechanically inclined.
- Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) is preferred.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Agricultural background.
- Basic knowledge of ag pesticides.
- Excellent driving record.
- 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. -Your work
environment and the physical aspects of the jobAt Helena, safety is
our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put
them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be
potentially harmful to our employees. -The work environment for
this position is that of a typical warehouse and distribution
environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud and
occasionally very loud. In this position, the employee regularly
works near moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed
to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards and a
risk of electrical shock. This position requires you to use your
hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and
sit. You will be regularly required to lift or move up to 100
pounds. -Who we areHelena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is one of the
nation's foremost agronomy solutions providers. We rank near the
top nationally in volume and sales for crop production products,
fertilizer, custom application, seed and precision agriculture,
turf management, industrial weed control, forestry, aquatics and
more. As a solutions provider, we help our customers make critical
decisions about soil variability, nutrient and water availability,
seed selection and pest management. We take pride in working with
our growers beyond the sale, helping them in every aspect of their
business. Helena operates under several main business groups --
Helena Products Group, AGRIntelligence, Helena Industries, LLC and
Diversified Applications, Inc. -Helena is a special place to beAt
Helena, we are family. Our employees take care of each other and
support each other at work and in their personal life. Our
family-like atmosphere creates a positive work environment that
allows our employees to be high-performers because they feel
comfort and compassion from their manager and work team. Our
family-like culture is centered on our successful business model
"People...Products...Knowledge." People being the first for good
reason. When our employees are treated right and feel cared for,
our customers thrive and our business grows. -Helena's commitment
to diversity and inclusionAt Helena, we are committed to creating a
diverse and inclusive work environment where all our employees feel
safe, valued and have the opportunity to succeed. We embrace
different backgrounds and human experiences because our customers
are also diverse. When we all show deep appreciation for each other
and our customers it builds trust that strengthens Helena and keeps
us competitive. -Helena supports individuals with disabilities and
reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform job responsibilities.
-Stay connected to HelenaFor the latest job postings and company
news, visit us at Helena is an equal opportunity
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