What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Utility Herbicide Applicator position at ChemPro Services, Inc.?
POSITION: Industrial & Utility Herbicide Applicators
Location: Lexington, SC
Salaries start at $18.00 - $24.00 per hour ($34,500-$46,000 per year)
*Salary range based on Position, Experience, & Qualifications.
**Performance salary increases, bonuses, and other incentives expected.
Benefit Package: Retirement Contribution, HSA, and Company Sponsored Health Insurance, paid holidays and vacation.
About our company:
ChemPro Services offers specialized herbicide applications to a variety of different businesses, industries, and municipalities. For these entities, herbicide applications serve as a necessary maintenance expense. Our services ensure a safe and reliable work environment for all patrons. We are a Vegetation Management Service Company.
INDUSTRIAL HERBICIDE APPLICATOR:
- Applicant will travel to service customers in the state of their home office and surrounding states.
- Must be handy with equipment and willing to learn how things work.
- Job involves the use of chemicals on a daily basis. Position requires extensive chemical applications and the need to mix chemicals, spray with low and high volume equipment, and rinse and clean application devices.
- Applicant will have the opportunity to work in various industrial, rural, & natural areas throughout the region.
- Travel for this position is approximately 50% of the time. Travel will fluctuate throughout the year depending on the season, workload, and operational office. Service Technicians are home most all weekends, even during busier times of the year.
- Work weeks will exceed 50 hours during most busy times of year.
GOOD CANDIDATES FOR CHEMPRO WILL HAVE:
· Valid driver’s license & good driving record.
· Commercial driving experience preferred but not required for most ChemPro jobs.
· Herbicide experience not necessary if eager to learn with demonstrated competency.
· Drug Free, which includes pre-employment and random screenings.
· Acceptable background check
· Applicant will be required to study and pass pesticide applicator tests in all states he or she will work. ChemPro will manage and pay for the process, but employees must study and be prepared.
· Possess the skills required to perform calibration, programming, and operation of computerized spray equipment.
· Good communication skills; good physical condition; ability to work with minimal supervision.
· Work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
· Work an irregular schedule and unpredictable schedule changes.
· Competency is a must. Identify and solve problems in the most efficient manner.
· Resolve complex issues independently. Experiment to find creative solutions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you happen to have any experience in this field? If so, please tell us about it.
- Regular overnight, out of town travel is required for this position. Is that acceptable to you?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $34,500 - $46,000
