ApplicatorThe Applicator is responsible for delivering and applying crop protection products, dry and liquid fertilizers to customer's properties as directed by the Branch Manager. Additionally, the Applicator provides support for the branch.ResponsibilitiesApply crop protection products, dry and liquid fertilizers as directed by agriculture standardsMaintain fertilizer spreadersMaintain application equipmentOperate within the standards set by USDOT and FMCSRFollow HAZMAT safety standardsLoad and unload trucks as neededMaintain trucks and equipmentKeeps the Branch Manager informed of operational, customer, vendors, or employee issues that may ariseWork with all locations. This may include working at different facilities performing service work in other areas.Maintain office, shop, and grounds as neededAnswer phonesHelp walk-in customersOther duties may be assignedSupervisory Responsibilities - This job has no supervisory responsibilitiesEmployee BenefitsPaid HolidaysPaid Time Off401K with Employer MatchMedical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceLife and AD&D InsuranceShort/Long Term DisabilityQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Agriculture and/or farming experience preferredStrong mathematical skillsKnowledge of basic mechanicsAbility to weldAbility to operate a vehicle with a manual transmissionAbility to operate a forklift, skid loader and wheel loaderKnowledge of computersAbility to follow established processesAbility to communicate effectively with a variety of individualsAbility to handle multiple tasksEducation:High School Diploma or equivalentValid Driver's license, Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement preferredApplicator's LicensePhysical Requirements:Able to sit, bend and reach overhead as part of daily activitiesAble to hear effectively on phone to answer inquiries and take messagesAble to read documents with fine printAble to use a keyboardAble to lift 60+ lbsPass a pre-employment drug screen and physicalWork Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts: fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places: outside weather conditions: extreme cold: extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.This job description is not inclusive of all duties and responsibilities of this role. Duties and responsibilities may be added and deleted based on business needs and may be changed when business dictates.