Custom Applicator
Mccool Junction, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you will: * Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs * Spend time in the field, operating a sprayer or airflow machine while ...
Custom Applicator
Mccool Junction, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you will: * Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs * Spend time in the field, operating a sprayer or airflow machine while ...
Custom Applicator
Dorchester, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you will: * Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs * Spend time in the field, operating a sprayer or airflow machine while ...
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Custom Applicator
Dorchester, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you will: * Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs * Spend time in the field, operating a sprayer or airflow machine while ...
Custom Applicator
Filley, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you will: * Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs * Spend time in the field, operating a sprayer or airflow machine while ...
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Custom Applicator
Filley, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you will: * Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs * Spend time in the field, operating a sprayer or airflow machine while ...
Custom Applicator
Filley, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you will: * Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs * Spend time in the field, operating a sprayer or airflow machine while ...
Custom Applicator
Filley, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you will: * Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs * Spend time in the field, operating a sprayer or airflow machine while ...
Custom Applicator
Raymond, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you will: * Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs * Spend time in the field, operating a sprayer or airflow machine while ...
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Custom Applicator
Raymond, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you will: * Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs * Spend time in the field, operating a sprayer or airflow machine while ...
Custom Applicator
Raymond, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you will: * Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs * Spend time in the field, operating a sprayer or airflow machine while ...
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Custom Applicator
Raymond, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you will: * Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs * Spend time in the field, operating a sprayer or airflow machine while ...
Custom Applicator
Mccool Junction, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you will: * Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs * Spend time in the field, operating a sprayer or airflow machine while ...
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Custom Applicator
Mccool Junction, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you will: * Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs * Spend time in the field, operating a sprayer or airflow machine while ...
Custom Applicator
Winamac, IN · On-site
Custom Applicator Responsibilities: * Safely operate new to late model equipment - combines, sprayers, tractors, and other heavy equipment * Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed * Haul grain ...
Custom Applicator
Winamac, IN · On-site
Custom Applicator Responsibilities: * Safely operate new to late model equipment - combines, sprayers, tractors, and other heavy equipment * Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed * Haul grain ...
Custom Applicator
$19 - $28/hr
Custom Applicator Farmward Cooperative is seeking a Custom Applicator to join our team near Hendricks, MN. This is a full-time position offering a competitive wage, excellent benefits, and ...
Custom Applicator
$19 - $28/hr
Custom Applicator Farmward Cooperative is seeking a Custom Applicator to join our team near Hendricks, MN. This is a full-time position offering a competitive wage, excellent benefits, and ...
Custom Applicator
Commerce City, CO · On-site
Custom Applicator Responsibilities: * Safely operate new to late model equipment - combines, sprayers, tractors, and other heavy equipment * Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed * Haul grain ...
Custom Applicator
Commerce City, CO · On-site
Custom Applicator Responsibilities: * Safely operate new to late model equipment - combines, sprayers, tractors, and other heavy equipment * Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed * Haul grain ...
Custom Applicator
Sidney, OH · On-site
Custom Applicator Responsibilities: * Safely operate new to late model equipment - combines, sprayers, tractors, and other heavy equipment * Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed * Haul grain ...
Custom Applicator
Sidney, OH · On-site
Custom Applicator Responsibilities: * Safely operate new to late model equipment - combines, sprayers, tractors, and other heavy equipment * Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed * Haul grain ...
Custom Applicator
Chapman, KS · On-site
CUSTOM APPLICATOR Do you enjoy operating machinery? Do you love being out in the field day in day out? Are you the type of person who loves working outside and being a part of production agriculture?
Custom Applicator
Chapman, KS · On-site
CUSTOM APPLICATOR Do you enjoy operating machinery? Do you love being out in the field day in day out? Are you the type of person who loves working outside and being a part of production agriculture?
Custom Applicator
Genoa, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you perform the custom application of fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides with dry and liquid machines for our patrons. RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to ...
Custom Applicator
Genoa, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you perform the custom application of fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides with dry and liquid machines for our patrons. RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to ...
Custom Applicator
Traer, IA · On-site
Join the Liqui-Grow team as a Custom Applicator, where your precision, reliability, and commitment to excellence will make a meaningful impact in agricultural operations. This role is ideal for ...
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Custom Applicator
Traer, IA · On-site
Join the Liqui-Grow team as a Custom Applicator, where your precision, reliability, and commitment to excellence will make a meaningful impact in agricultural operations. This role is ideal for ...
Custom Applicator
Mead, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you perform the custom application of fertilizers, herbicides & insecticides with dry and liquid machines for our patrons. RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to ...
Custom Applicator
Mead, NE · On-site
As a Custom Applicator, you perform the custom application of fertilizers, herbicides & insecticides with dry and liquid machines for our patrons. RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to ...
Custom Applicator
Belgrade, NE · On-site
Frontier Cooperative is recruiting a Custom Applicator for our Belgrade, NE location. Our new team member will operate sprayers and machinery to apply dry/liquid products to our customer's fields.
Custom Applicator
Belgrade, NE · On-site
Frontier Cooperative is recruiting a Custom Applicator for our Belgrade, NE location. Our new team member will operate sprayers and machinery to apply dry/liquid products to our customer's fields.
Custom Applicator
$15 - $19/hr
Custom Applicator(s) COMPANY PROFILE: Our client located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota area not only focuses on their customers and employees success, but to see success and growth in the community.
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Custom Applicator
$15 - $19/hr
Custom Applicator(s) COMPANY PROFILE: Our client located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota area not only focuses on their customers and employees success, but to see success and growth in the community.
Custom Applicator
Mccook, NE · On-site
Opening for Floater Technician/Custom Applicator. Primary responsibilities include applying both liquid and dry fertilizer. We welcome hardworking candidates with an agricultural background and ...
Custom Applicator
Mccook, NE · On-site
Opening for Floater Technician/Custom Applicator. Primary responsibilities include applying both liquid and dry fertilizer. We welcome hardworking candidates with an agricultural background and ...
Custom Applicator
North Bend, NE · On-site
Frontier Cooperative is recruiting a Custom Applicator for our North Bend, NE location. Our new team member will operate sprayers and machinery to apply dry/liquid products to our customer's fields.
Custom Applicator
North Bend, NE · On-site
Frontier Cooperative is recruiting a Custom Applicator for our North Bend, NE location. Our new team member will operate sprayers and machinery to apply dry/liquid products to our customer's fields.
Custom Applicator
Imperial, NE · On-site
Opening for Floater Technician/Custom Applicator. Primary responsibilities include applying both liquid and dry fertilizer. We welcome hardworking candidates with an agricultural background and ...
Custom Applicator
Imperial, NE · On-site
Opening for Floater Technician/Custom Applicator. Primary responsibilities include applying both liquid and dry fertilizer. We welcome hardworking candidates with an agricultural background and ...
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How much do custom applicator jobs pay per hour?
As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for custom applicator in the United States is $20.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a Custom Applicator job?
A Custom Applicator is responsible for applying fertilizers, pesticides, and other agricultural products to fields according to customer specifications and environmental regulations. They operate and maintain specialized equipment, ensuring precise and efficient application. This role requires knowledge of safety procedures, equipment calibration, and chemical handling. Custom Applicators often work seasonally with long hours during peak planting and growing seasons.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Custom Applicator position, and why are they important?
To excel as a Custom Applicator, you need a solid understanding of crop science, chemical application techniques, and safety standards, often supported by a commercial pesticide applicator license or certification. Familiarity with precision agriculture technology, GPS-guided equipment, and application record-keeping systems is vital. Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills help you effectively manage schedules and interact with clients and team members. These skills ensure safe, efficient, and accurate application of products to support customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
What does a typical workday look like for a Custom Applicator?
A typical day as a Custom Applicator involves loading and operating specialized application equipment to deliver fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides to customer fields according to prescribed rates. You’ll spend significant time outdoors, monitor weather and application conditions, and maintain thorough records of applications for compliance. Additionally, you may work closely with agronomists, sales staff, and clients to ensure proper application and address any field-specific needs. While peak seasons can require extended hours, the role offers variety and the satisfaction of directly supporting agricultural production.
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Job description
Position qualifies for a first-year retention bonus Work independently as you apply chemical and fertilizer products to producer fields. As a Custom Applicator, you will:
- Build relationships with area farmers to learn about their chemical and fertilizer needs
- Spend time in the field, operating a sprayer or airflow machine while loading and applying products in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner
- Gain hands-on experience and technical skills by running many different types of machinery and performing routine equipment maintenance
- Use certifications such as an applicator's license and CDL - willing to train the right individual