About this role
About the Role The Applicator role supports the application of pesticides and fertilizers and the operation/maintenance of applicator equipment in the field. This position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and customer service, with ongoing education to maintain pesticide applicator credentials. What You'll Do
- Correctly mixes pesticides, fertilizers and chemicals for application.
- Maintains accurate logs and reports on applicated acres.
- Performs maintenance and calibration on application equipment.
- Performs maintenance on other equipment.
- Wears proper safety protection gear.
- Participates in continuing education in order to maintain pesticide applicator license.
- Attends applicator equipment workshops.
- Drives a company vehicle.
- Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
- Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required.
- Follows all company policies and procedures. What We're Looking For
- Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; experience operating large equipment is required.
- Skills & Qualifications: Mechanically inclined; Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) is preferred; Agricultural background; Basic knowledge of agricultural pesticides; Ability to read field maps and use tractor-mounted field computers; Safety-conscious; Ability to work without direct supervision; Ability to work nights and overtime. Nice to Have
- Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) preferred.
- Additional agricultural field equipment experience helpful.