Operator / Applicator

Brandt Consolidated, Inc.; Ashland (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandt Consolidated, Inc. in Ashland, IL is seeking a Full Time Custom Applicator to operate spray equipment and apply pesticides or fertilizers at approved rates. You will mix, load, and apply products to fields and maintain accurate application records.

The role involves handling bulk and packaged chemicals, daily vehicle inspections, equipment maintenance, and coordinating with customers to schedule applications; recertification and safety training every two years are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all equipment and vehicles
• Mix, load and apply pesticides and fertilizers
• Apply pesticides and fertilizers at applicable rates to 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

Job description

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Full Time Ashland, IL, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $24.00 Annually

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