This role is designed for individuals who are new to agricultural application equipment and are eager to develop their skills through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience with both dry and liquid crop input applications.
Responsibilities
- Operate dry and liquid application equipment in a professional manner using available technology to deliver crop inputs safely, accurately, and efficiently while developing the skills required for independent operation.
- Conduct daily inspections, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and minimize downtime.
- Assist with the loading, handling, transportation, and application of fertilizer, crop protection products, and other crop inputs in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Work approximately 50% in plant/shop maintenance and 50% in limited applicator operation (season-dependent).
- Participate in structured, hands-on training focused on equipment operation, calibration, product handling, maintenance, safety procedures, and precision agriculture technologies.
- Work alongside senior applicators to learn equipment operation, calibration, GPS guidance systems, precision agriculture technology, and safe application practices.
- Support yard and plant operations during peak seasons.
- Maintain a respectful, inclusive, and customer-focused approach when working with customers and team members.
- Willingness to learn proper equipment cleaning and maintenance procedures, leaving all equipment ready for operation at the end of each shift.
Qualifications
- Valid G license; willing to work toward an AZ or DZ license.
- Comfortable learning and utilizing computer technology, GPS guidance systems, and application software platforms.
- Eager and able to learn new systems, technologies, and precision agriculture tools.
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced seasonal environment, including extended hours as required.
- Experience operating agricultural, construction, or heavy equipment is an asset but not required.
- Willingness to obtain required pesticide applicator certifications and licensing.
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to continuous learning.
Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Amaranth, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
