Custom Chemical Applicator

Key Responsibilities

• Apply liquid and dry fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to crops.
• Equipment Management: Operate, calibrate, and maintain sprayer/spreader/drone machinery, GPS systems, and tender trucks.
• Chemical Handling: Safely mix and load products while interpreting chemical labels.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely daily logs of applications for regulatory compliance.
• Customer Service: Communicate with clients regarding product application and field conditions.
• Facility Safety: Maintain facility cleanliness and assist with inventory management.

Qualifications

• Certification: Valid state-issued pesticide applicator license (or ability to obtain).
• License: Valid driver’s license
• Education: High school diploma or GED; agricultural education is a plus.
• Experience: Experience with agricultural equipment, Drones, GPS technology, and agronomy is preferred.

Work Environment

• Frequently works outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Long hours, including weekends, are common during peak spring/fall seasons.
• Exposure to agricultural chemicals, fumes, and loud machinery.

Key Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of chemical labels and safety protocols.
• Proficiency in mathematics for calculating field acreage and product amounts.