We are currently seeking a Herbicide Sprayer / Pesticide Applicator to join our team.
Essential Functions
- Applies chemical herbicide and/or pesticide to right-of-way following brush removal, utilizing hose and spray nozzle from truck-mounted spray equipment, which includes tank, pump, hose reel, 200 feet of 5/8 inch hose, and/or utilizing a backpack in remote areas.
- Services truck and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
- Mixes herbicide in holding tank and fills injection tubes or assists spray crew Foreperson with mixing herbicide and filling tank.
- Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
- Applies chemical herbicide to stumps, following brush removal.
- Drives truck to specified areas where trees require treatment. Unloads injector pack and tools from truck.
- Works around hazardous equipment
- Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
- Works on unlevel ground
- Employee will be expected to provide their own chainsaw and company will compensate the employee a predetermined amount for expenses of the chainsaw.
Minimum Requirements
- Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and the requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary.
- Must obtain and maintain appropriate license(s).
- Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
- Must be able to communicate with others.
- Must be able to maintain balance over uneven terrain.
- Must be able to carry backpack and hoses for several hours.
- Must have endurance necessary to perform these duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day.
- Must have sufficient eyesight to judge distances and coordination to spray proper area.
- Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
- Must have transportation to and from the show up location.
- Must be able to travel throughout New York State.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Must pass a background / MVR check.
- Must have a valid New York state pesticide license.
Physical Requirements:
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Body Twisting |
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Carrying |
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Speaking Clearly |
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Pulling |
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Seeing Distant |
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Climbing Ladders |
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Balancing |
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Lifting up to 10 lbs |
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Lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs |
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Rarely = less than 10% |
Occasionally = up to 33% |
Frequently = up to 66% |
Continuously = 67% to 100% |
Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext 1339.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.