Operator / Applicator

BRANDT®; Illinois; On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural service provider is seeking a full-time Custom Applicator to operate spray equipment and apply pesticides and fertilizers. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, chemical handling, and maintaining customer relations. The range for this role is $18.00 to $24.00 hourly. Candidates must be knowledgeable about seed and chemicals, with a requirement for licensing recertification every two years.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of seed, chemical, and fertilizer application.
• Ability to maintain accurate application records.
• Recertification of spraying technician license required every two years.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all equipment and vehicles.
• Mix, load, and apply pesticides and fertilizers.
• Manage customer service relations.

Skills

Equipment operation

Pesticide application

Customer service

Job description

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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