Crop Applicator

Summary

CHS Southwest Grain is hiring an Applicator/Truck Driver in Hettinger, ND. This hybrid role offers variety throughout the year—driving and custom application based on seasonal needs.

We’re committed to investing in you! If you don’t have a CDL yet, we’ll help you get one. Plus, we’ll train you to safely and effectively operate our application equipment.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• As a Driver: Keep rural America moving by delivering products to farmers, ranchers, local businesses, and co-ops. From spring planting to fall harvest, you’ll play a vital role in connecting communities and building lasting relationships.
• As a Custom Applicator: Work independently in the field, applying crop protection products safely and efficiently. Gain hands-on experience with sprayers, floaters, and spreaders, and learn routine equipment maintenance while becoming a trusted resource for local growers.

What We Offer:

• CDL training and support
• Full training on applicator equipment (sprayers, spreaders, floaters)
• A safe, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to learn and grow with one of the largest cooperatives in the U.S.
• A chance to make an impact in your local community

Take the next step in your career by applying today and joining a team that values your growth!

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products. May require use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
• Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
• Perform warehouse work to including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Lift and load products, 1-2 hours per day.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. To include but not limited to pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement and hours of service.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle(s) inside and out, and work environment.
• Complete and document daily maintenance inspections. Ensure proper equipment maintenance is completed including repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Training Provided:
  • Crop protection product mixing
  • Operation of application equipment

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals

Additional Qualifications

• Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
• Ability to work additional hours, be available for overnight stays and occasional weekends to meet business demands
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
• Agriculture background and customer experience preferred
• Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs and bins, and into back of trailer
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures