Operator / Applicator

Brandt, Inc; Greenview (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandt, Inc in Greenview, IL is hiring a Custom Applicator to operate spray equipment and apply pesticides or fertilizers to fields at approved rates. You will mix, load, and apply products and maintain accurate records while engaging with customers.

This full-time on-site role requires equipment operation, safety training, and the ability to coordinate with customers and team members. Recertification of the spraying technician license is required every two years.

Qualifications

• Experience operating spray equipment and applying pesticides or fertilizers.
• Maintain accurate application records.
• Communicate with customers.
• Recertify spraying technician license every two years.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment and vehicles.
• Mix, load and apply pesticides and fertilizers.
• Apply at approved rates to fields.
• Handle and deliver chemicals.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Manage customer relations.
• Coordinate application timetable with customers.
• Knowledgeable of seed, chemical and fertilizer.
• Recertify license and safety training every two years.

Skills

Equipment operation

Customer service

Record keeping

Safety training

Tools

Sprayers

Spreaders

Trucks

Job description

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Full Time Greenview, IL, US

Salary Range: $19.00 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