What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spray Applicator Foreperson position at ROW Care?
The Spray Applicator Foreperson leads a team in The Townsend Company’s vegetation management operations, ensuring safe and effective herbicide applications to control unwanted vegetation. This leadership role requires overseeing crew operations, maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and ensuring job quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, experienced in herbicide application, and thrives in managing both people and projects in outdoor environments.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management:
- Supervise and lead a team of laborers, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest safety and quality standards.
- Train and mentor team members on herbicide application techniques, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
- Conduct daily briefings to communicate project goals, assignments, and safety guidelines.
Herbicide Application and Vegetation Control:
- Plan, oversee, and participate in the application of herbicides to control target vegetation.
- Ensure herbicide treatments are applied accurately and effectively, avoiding damage to non-target vegetation.
- Monitor team progress and adjust plans as needed to meet project deadlines and quality expectations.
Equipment Maintenance and Operation:
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, and inspection of herbicide spraying equipment, ensuring proper functionality.
- Troubleshoot and address mechanical or operational issues with spraying equipment as needed.
- Ensure proper mixing and handling of herbicide solutions following product labels and safety protocols.
Safety and Compliance:
- Enforce strict adherence to company and regulatory safety procedures, including the proper use of PPE.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental laws and regulations during herbicide applications.
- Maintain accurate records of herbicide applications, crew activities, and compliance documentation.
Communication and Reporting:
- Serve as the primary point of contact between field crews and management, providing updates on project progress and challenges.
- Communicate effectively with clients, property owners, or stakeholders as required.
Additional Duties:
- Assist with project planning, scheduling, and coordination of resources and materials.
- Support vegetation clearing tasks or other field operations as necessary.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in herbicide application, vegetation management, or a related field.
- Proven leadership experience, preferably in an outdoor or fieldwork setting.
- Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Organizational skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Meet all physical requirements of the position.
- Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations.
- 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred:
- Certification in pesticide or herbicide application (e.g., a Commercial Applicator’s License).
- Familiarity with herbicide sprayer equipment, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Experience with DOT compliance or environmental regulations.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Additionally, the position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and background check.
The Townsend Company and its family of companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
