Applicator - Agriculture - Colorado

ABOUT THE JOB

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

• Correctly mix pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals for application.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports on applicated acres.
• Perform maintenance and calibration on application equipment.
• Perform maintenance on other equipment.
• Wear proper safety protection gear.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain pesticide applicator license.
• Attend applicator equipment workshops.
• Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Class A CDL is preferred; willingness to obtain is required.
• Experience operating large equipment is required.

• Mechanically inclined.
• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) is preferred.
• Agricultural background.
• Basic knowledge of agricultural pesticides.
• Ability to read field maps and use tractor-mounted field computers.
• Professional competence in 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 is required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.

Pay rate is $20–27 per hour.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. The work environment is outdoors in all types of weather, with exposure to outdoor elements. Workers may encounter fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations, mechanical parts, and electrical shock risks.

The job requires the use of hands for many tasks and involves talking, hearing, walking, sitting, standing (8 hours or more per day), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50 lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25 lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping for long periods, working below knee levels for short periods, and working above shoulder level for short periods.

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance starts the same day you do.
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Access earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with Daily Pay and Wisely.
• Helena’s robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers a 100% company match up to 5% starting on your first day, with incremental match up to 10% based on years of service.
• Three‑year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Up to 15 days paid time‑off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1 × 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.
• And more.

Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.