Bare Ground Pesticide Applicator - Cottage Grove

Tower MRL; Town of Cottage Grove (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TowerMRL has an immediate need for Vegetation/Inspection Technicians for long-term projects in the Midwest. This permanent position involves site maintenance, pesticide application, and substantial travel requirements, with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary structure.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Simple IRA Plan matching up to 3%

Vacation time

Holidays

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Need to obtain a 'Right of Way (herbicide applicator)' license prior to being hired.
• Travel is a requirement - 10 day trip minimum.

Responsibilities

• Pesticide application and maintenance of tower sites.
• Uploading documentation and documenting work at each site.
• Quarterly lighting inspections.

Skills

Computer skills

Effective problem solving

Ability to work independently

Basic understanding of power equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
TowerMRL, LLC.has an immediate need for Vegetation/Inspection Technicians to work on long term projects in the Midwest. This is a permanent position and enrollment in company benefits at the end of the required employment period. Candidate will be required to travel for ten day trips, with four days off upon return
Primary responsibilities of these positions include:
• Pesticide application
• Maintenance of tower sites (i.e. cutting grass/weeds; pick-up trash)
• Uploading documentation to company website
• Documentation of work completed at each tower site
• Quarterly lighting inspections


REQUIRED SKILLS
• Must have computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data entry)
• Ability to use and download pictures from a digital camera
• Effective problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Basic understanding of power equipment (trimmer, lawn mower)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Travel is a requirement - 10 day trip minimum

Average $1,000+ per week (working 60 hrs) broken down as follows

Per Diem is set at $45 per day and hotel room is paid for by the company.
$17.00 to $18.00 per hour up to 40 hrs and time and a half over 40 hrs

Bonus of $1.00/hour for every hour worked throughout the year at end of year.

Need to obtain a “Right of Way (herbicide applicator) licenseprior to being hired. Once hired, and after 3 months of employment, TowerMRL will reimburse the new hire for the cost of test and study material expenses.

This position requires significant travel.

We expect excellence from our employees. This means we offer a drug-free and safe working environment. All candidates must be able to pass a background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
•Simple IRA Planmatching up to 3%
• Vacation time
• Holidays