Applicator/Operator: Ashland, IL

BRANDT CONSOLIDATED INC; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Company Paid Short Term Disability

Company Paid Long Term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Employee Paid Life Insurance

Paid Sick/Personal Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan/Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

A leading agricultural service provider in Illinois is looking for a Custom Applicator to operate and maintain spray equipment, mix, and apply pesticides and fertilizers accurately. The candidate will manage customer relationships, maintain equipment, and coordinate application schedules. A CDL and valid driver's license are required. Benefits include medical, paid leave, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• CDL and valid Driver’s License are required.
• Must recertify spraying technician license and safety training every two years.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all equipment and vehicles.
• Mix, load, and apply pesticides and fertilizers.
• Manage customer service relations.
• Organize application timetable with customers.

Skills

Operating and maintaining equipment

Mixing and applying pesticides

Customer service relations

Knowledge of chemicals and fertilizers

Safety training

Tools

Sprayers

Spreader

Trucks

Job description

Custom applicators are responsible for the operation of spray equipment and the effective application of pesticides or fertilizer. They mix, load and apply pesticides and fertilizers to fields at approved applicable rates. Custom applicators also operate and maintain a variety of equipment and vehicles including sprayers, spreaders and trucks. They must maintain accurate application records and communicate with customers.

• Operate and maintain all equipment and vehicles
• Mix, load and apply pesticides and fertilizers
• Apply pesticides and fertilizers at applicable rates to the appropriate fields
• Handle and deliver bulk and packaged chemicals
• Perform daily vehicle inspections
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Manage customer service relations
• Organize and coordinate application timetable with customers
• Knowledgeable of seed, chemical and fertilizer to make informed decisions
• Recertify spraying technician license and safety training every two years
• CDL required
• Valid Driver’s License

Benefits Include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Employee Paid Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Options
• Paid Sick/Personal Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan/Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Being a custom applicator with BRANDT is more than meets the eye. Take a look at what a typical day in-the-life is like for our custom applicators.

Team BRANDT, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawfuldiscrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity,domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.