Operator / Applicator

Brandt Consolidated, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandt Consolidated, Inc. is seeking a Custom Applicator to operate and maintain spray equipment and vehicles in support of field applications of pesticides and fertilizers. You will mix, load and apply products, keep accurate records, and ensure timely coordination with customers.

The role requires CDL and regular recertification training every two years, along with knowledge of seed, chemical and fertilizer products to guide informed spray decisions.

Qualifications

• Operate and maintain spray equipment and vehicles.
• Mix, load and apply pesticides and fertilizers.
• Maintain accurate application records.
• Knowledge of seed, chemical and fertilizer products.
• Recertify spraying technician license and safety training every two years.
• CDL required.

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
• Maintain application/spray records
• 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
• CDL required

Job description

Job Description

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
• Maintain application/spray records
• 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
• CDL required