Crop Applicator III w/CDL - Salinas, CA

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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.

A Sample of What You’ll Do in this Role:

• 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

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• You have a clean driving record

• You’re personable with growers and employees

• You have strong time management skills with the ability to set priorities

• You have excellent English written and verbal communication skills

• You’re able to work with minimal supervision

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:

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.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

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.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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