What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Applicator position at Ag Coop Services, Inc?
Job Summary
Disclaimer: Must fill out application in person.
Our Applicators are responsible for applying herbicides and pesticides to labeled crops as directed by their manager. This position operates large machinery and performs maintenance to all applicator equipment.
The work environment for this position will be in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.
This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.
Responsibilities
- Correctly mix pesticides, fertilizers and chemicals for application.
- Maintain accurate logs and reports on applicated acres.
- Perform maintenance and calibration on application equipment.
- Perform maintenance on other equipment.
- Wear proper safety protection gear.
- Participate in continuing education in order to maintain pesticide applicator license.
- Attend applicator equipment workshops.
- Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
- Other work-related duties as assigned by manager.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
Skills
- Mechanically inclined.
- Commercial Applicators License is preferred but not required.
- Agricultural background.
- Basic knowledge of ag pesticides.
- Ability to read field maps and use tractor-mounted field computers.
- Professional competence to safety.
- Ability to pass a CDL physical examination.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to work evenings, overtime and some weekend hours during busy season is required.
- Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
- Valid US CDL is required to drive a company vehicle.
We encourage individuals who are passionate about agriculture and providing excellent service to apply for this rewarding position as an Applicator.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 44 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Overtime pay
- Profit sharing
Schedule:
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $29