Mobile Sprayer

Moon Valley Nurseries; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Moon Valley Nurseries in Austin, TX is seeking a Mobile Sprayer to manage safe application of granular and liquid fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides for the company.

You will operate spray equipment, calibrate and mix chemicals, maintain records, and comply with local and state regulations, with up to 50% travel.

The role requires a high school diploma, a pesticide application license, physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and willingness to work outdoors in various conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have license to apply chemical pesticides.
• Experience with fertilizers and crop protection products preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills; reading comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe application of granular and liquid fertilizers and herbicides in accordance with local and state regulations.
• Engage in weed control, insect and weed identification, and plant identification as needed.
• Operate all spray equipment.
• Calibrate, mix, load and apply pesticides and fertilizers.
• Operate computers on equipment or advanced technologies.
• Handle packaged agricultural chemicals within safety guidelines.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Maintain daily application records.
• Participate in required training such as product mixing and operation of application equipment.
• Other duties as assigned and needed.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Documentation skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Austin, TX 78729

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Monday - Friday Day Shift

Job Category: Other

Moon Valley Nurseries is looking for a Mobile Sprayer to manage the company’s safe application of granular and liquid fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides for the company.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the safe application of both granular and liquid fertilizers and herbicides in adherence to all local and state regulations.
• Engage in post and pre-emergency weed control, insect identification, weed identification, and plant identification.
• Operate all spray equipment.
• Spray, calibrate, mix, load and apply pesticides and fertilizers.
• Operate computers on equipment operated by computers or other advanced technologies.
• Handle packaged agricultural chemicals within appropriate safety guidelines.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Maintain daily application records.
• Participate in required training, such as tree/plant protection product mixing and operation of application equipment.
• Other duties as assigned and as needed.

QualificationsQualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• License or certification to apply chemical pesticides.
• Previous experience in fertilizers and crop protection product application, farming, and/or nursery a plus
• Clear and effective communication, documentation, and reading comprehension skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work additional hours to meet business demands.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical requirements/Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally exchange information with colleagues, managers, and vendors. The position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. The employee must frequently reach for, pull, lift, and/or move items weighing up to and over 75 lbs. The employee must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.

OTHER

Subject to MVR and criminal background check in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations

About Us

Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. Moon Valley Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring and other employment decisions without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law. Further, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with all applicable state and local fair chance laws. We are a Drug Free Workplace.

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