Job Description Position Overview : The purpose of th is position is to safely apply products to a wide range of crops and sites , while operating and maintaining company equipment. This includes building and maintaining customer relations through expert application of c rop p rotection and fertilizer products ; providing feedback to customer s and location managers , o n weeds , insects or fertility problems that are identified during application. Duties and Responsibilities : Include but are not limited to Load, handle, and apply dry and liquid fertilizer, lime, and crop protection products Understand and safely operate the application equipment assigned Utilize the information and technology supplied in the application equipment to ensure that the right products , at the right rates , are applied and billed to the right fields and customers Assist in the mixing, loading, unloading and transporting of c rop p rotection and fertilizer products Consistently follow all laws, regulations, and safety rules , including PPE , in handling and applying products and storing chemicals Assist with the maintenance of plant and equipment Maintain positive communication with the supervisor and grower , as needed Assist with scouting, product transportation and various services for producers Properly complete necessary paperwork and records Skills and Qualifications : Class A CDL with h azmat, t anker, d oubles and t riples endorsements , or ability to obtain within 6 months Category 1 and 14 a pplicators license , or ability to obtain within 6 months Ability to o perate various types of application equipment and be mechanically inclined Be familiar with crop chemicals, farming practices, crop characteristics, and weed identifications Have an understanding of safe working conditions and operations of vehicles Be willing and able to work extended hours six or seven days a week during busy seasons Be willing and able to work well with others, to take and give constructive criticism, and to lend a helping hand Must continue to grow and learn through meetings, training s , industry publications, and others Possess the willingness to adapt to changing application technologies as well as seasonal variations in workload responsibilities Must be able to work with minimum supervision Possess the ability to a ccurately locate application site s and read field maps Excellent driving record Physical Requirements : Climbing in and out of equipment Ability to l ift up to 50lbs Bending, lifting, twisting, walking Ability to work in the outdoor elements