Licensed Pesticide Applicator

Job description

Licensed Pesticide Applicator

Job Description

· Safely and effectively operate machinery for the application of Pesticides, Herbicides and
Insecticides to the Hops, Onions, Winter Wheat, Peppers, Corn, and Squash fields.
· Responsible to accurately mix ratios of chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides with water
for application to trees, shrubs, lawns, or crops based on acreage application area.
· Start motors and engage machinery, such as sprayer agitators or pumps or portable spray
equipment.
· Operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles while towing or mechanized equipment.
· Ability to obtain license to drive company vehicle.
· Ability to independently analyze situations and formulate and implement solutions.
· Communicate relevant information to managers, supervisors, and co-workers.
· The employer attests that the worker will be properly trained and obtain all chemical applicator
licenses required by the State Department of Agriculture.

Special Requirements

4a) License Requirements

-Applicator Core Competency License - Issued by the State Department of Agriculture

-Agricultural Herbicide License - Issued by the State Department of Agriculture

-Insecticide/Fungicide License

4b) Driver License

4e) Must be able to lift and/or load 50lbs.

4g) Work may take place when temperatures are below freezing and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

4i) May require worker to sit and/or walk for extensive periods of time

4j) Workers will be required to stoop and/or bend over while performing job duties

4k) There will be repetitive movements while performing job duties