Operator / Applicator

Brandt Consolidated Inc; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandt Consolidated Inc. is seeking a full-time Custom Applicator to operate spray equipment and apply pesticides or fertilizers to designated fields. You will mix and load materials, perform applications at approved rates, and maintain equipment and records for customer projects.

The role requires hands-on field work, daily vehicle checks, and ongoing customer coordination, with recertification of spraying license and safety training every two years. Join our team in Franklin, IL.

Qualifications

• Operate and maintain agricultural equipment and vehicles.
• Mix, load and apply pesticides and fertilizers.
• Maintain accurate application records.
• Recertify spraying technician license and safety training every two years.
• Knowledgeable about seed, chemical and fertilizer to make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment and vehicles.
• Mix, load and apply pesticides and fertilizers.
• Apply pesticides and fertilizers at specified rates to fields.
• Handle and deliver bulk and packaged chemicals.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections.
• Communicate with customers and support service relations.
• Coordinate application timetable with customers.

Skills

Equipment operation

Pesticide application

Customer service

Safety training

Record keeping

Tools

Sprayers

Spreaders

Trucks

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 2877 State Hwy 104 Franklin, IL 62638, Franklin, IL, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $24.00 Hourly

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