Mobile Sprayer

Moon Valley Nurseries; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking a Mobile Sprayer in Carrollton, TX to manage safe application of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides on outdoor grounds. The role requires operating spray equipment, maintaining equipment, and keeping precise daily records under safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has a pesticide application license/certification, experience with crop protection products, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Qualifications

• License or certification to apply chemical pesticides.
• Experience in fertilizers and crop protection product application is 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe application of granular and liquid fertilizers and herbicides following local and state regulations.
• Identify weeds and pests; assist in weed control and plant identification.
• Operate all spray equipment and calibrate, mix, load, and apply pesticides and fertilizers.
• Maintain daily application records and perform related documentation.
• Participate in required training on product mixing and equipment operation.

Skills

Safe chemical handling

Clear communication

Reading comprehension

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details Level: Experienced
Job Location: Carrollton, TX 75006
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00 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:

• 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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