CDL Custom Applicator

Job Title: CDL Custom Applicator


Requisition ID: 32052


Location: Watsonville, CA, USA, 95076

Workplace Type: On-Site


Experience Level: Entry Level


Job Type: Full Time


Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien , providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.


Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.


What You'll Do:

• Handle the proper application of crop protection products
• Operate all spray equipment
• Spray and calibrate pesticides
• Operate computers on equipment
• Mix, load, and apply pesticides/fertilizers
• Perform daily vehicle inspections
• Handle and deliver bulk and packaged chemicals
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Assist mechanic
• Maintain application/spray records
• Pick up and deliver product to customers, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED
• CDL Class A with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements
• Able to lift/carry up to 50lbs
• Must meet DOT and Company requirements
• Applicator's and Fumigation License is a plus
• Previous application experience is a plus

What You'll Get:

• Home Every Night - Enjoy the stability of local work without long hauls or time away from family & friends
• Stability - Full-time hours (40+ hours per week), with busier days during peak season that allows for overtime pay
• Safety First - We maintain the highest safety standards to support you and your team
• Excellent Benefits - Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, a retirement program with generous employer matching, paid time off, and access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Purpose - Every delivery you make helps put food on table on your community and across the world

Compensation & Benefits:


The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.


The salary range for this role, in Watsonville, CA location, is between $20.00 - $29.00. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.


This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.


Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.


This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.


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