Full-Time
Custom Applicator
Frontier Cooperative
No salary listed
Belgrade, NE, USA
In Person
Category
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Requirements
- A valid operator's license and Commercial Chemical Applicator's license are required.
- A Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements is required or must be obtained within 90 days.
- Ability to operate constant-rate and variable-rate sprayers, dry spreaders, anhydrous stations, and nurse tanks.
- Strong math skills, including proportions, percentages, and volume calculations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
Responsibilities
- Operate constant-flow sprayers, variable-rate applicators, and dry spreaders safely and efficiently.
- Apply pre-emergent and post-emergent chemicals, insecticides, lime, and dry and liquid fertilizers to producer fields.
- Evaluate product labels to ensure proper application rates and usage.
- Maneuver sprayers into the proper position on producer land while avoiding property damage.
- Prevent chemical spills, clean up any spills immediately, and report issues to a supervisor.
- Prepare sprayers for loading and verify that products arrive in good condition.
- Collaborate with commercial truck drivers operating tender trucks to receive chemicals or fertilizers in the field.
- Activate automatic shutoffs, assist with connecting transfer hoses, and operate transfer systems to fill sprayer tanks.
- Disconnect and secure hoses and tanks after transfer is complete.
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on sprayers and dry spreaders.
- Change oil and filters and replace lights, belts, wiper blades, and grease fittings.
- Clean chemical tanks with appropriate cleaning agents after each use.
- Keep sprayers clean inside and out to ensure proper mechanical operation and a positive company image.
- Follow company safety standards and comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration, state, and federal regulations.
- Maintain the Commercial Driver's License and endorsements and the Commercial Chemical Applicator's license.
- Attend educational workshops and review technical publications to stay current in the field.