Operator / Applicator

BRANDT®; Greenview (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BRANDT custom applicators operate and maintain spray equipment and vehicles, applying pesticides and fertilizers to fields at approved rates.

They mix, load and apply chemicals, deliver bulk and packaged products, and perform daily vehicle inspections. They manage customer relations, coordinate application timetables with customers, and stay informed about seeds, chemicals, and fertilizers; recertify spraying licenses and safety training every two years.

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

Job description

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