Operator / Applicator

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

Job summary

Brandt, Inc. in Ashland, IL is seeking a full-time Custom Applicator. You will operate and maintain spray equipment, mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers, and coordinate with customers on application timetables.

Responsibilities include handling chemicals, maintaining records, and ensuring safety compliance. A valid spraying license must be recertified every two years. The role involves daily vehicle inspections, vendor coordination, and providing reliable customer service in field

Qualifications

• Operate and maintain all equipment and vehicles
• Mix, load and apply pesticides and fertilizers
• Handle and deliver bulk and packaged chemicals
• Recertify spraying technician license and safety training every two years
• Maintain accurate application records and communicate with customers

Responsibilities

• 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 for informed decisions
• Recertify spraying technician license and safety training every two years

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

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