This position plays a critical role in delivering accurate and timely applications of dry fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, crop protection products, and other crop inputs. The successful candidate will operate advanced application equipment, utilize precision agriculture technology, and work closely with the agronomy team to ensure outstanding customer results.

Responsibilities

- Operate both dry and liquid application equipment using advanced onboard technology to deliver safe, timely, and accurate applications of fertilizer, crop nutrition products, and crop protection products.

- Conduct daily inspections, maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of equipment to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and uptime.

- Operate application equipment independently with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency, including GPS setup, software management, troubleshooting, and minor repairs.

- Ensure accurate product loading, handling, transportation, and application in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

- Utilize precision agriculture technologies, including GPS guidance systems, application controllers, and mapping software, to optimize application performance.

- Provide operational support and mentorship to junior and seasonal applicators as required.

- Maintain a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance during all operations.

- Foster respectful, professional, and customer-focused relationships with customers, vendors, and team members.





- Take ownership of the complete care, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment, ensuring it is operationally ready for the next shift.

Qualifications

- Valid G license; willing to work toward an AZ or DZ license..

- 3+ years of experience operating agricultural equipment; dry and liquid application experience is considered an asset.

- Strong mechanical aptitude, including troubleshooting and minor equipment repairs.

- Experience with GPS guidance systems, precision agriculture technology, and application software.

- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced seasonal environment, including extended hours as required.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Pesticide applicator certification or willingness to obtain required licensing is considered an asset.

Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate

- Amaranth, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s)

- Are you comfortable calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining application equipment?

- Have you used GPS‑based routing or application software?

- Are you comfortable working extended hours during peak seasonal periods?

Experience

- Qualified Applicator: 3 years (required)

Language

- English (required)

Licence/Certification

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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