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Summary: 

The custom applicator position requires an individual with the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and when the weather is ideal. Working safely is of utmost importance.

ACCOUNTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all company owned or leased application equipment
• Operate all equipment safely and accurately
• Responsible for the regular upkeep and maintenance of all application equipment at the regular intervals designated by the equipment manufacturer
• Responsible for accurately applying the required amount of product to assigned fields as designated by generated custom application sheets
• Responsible for determining if conditions are acceptable for spraying and mitigating drift to surround susceptible vegetation
• Accurately record spray conditions on custom application logs (wind speed, direction, nozzle pressure, nozzle spacing, start time, end time, start date, end date)
• Expected to be in the field seven days a week if weather conditions permit application of products
• Comply with the Garden City Co-op Safety and Compliance Manual
• Comply with the Garden City Co-op Employee Manual

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Obtain and maintain a Class A CDL with tanker and HAZMAT endorsements
• Obtain and maintain a Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicators License
• Paying attention to detail and maintaining accuracy.
• Patience and adaptability.
• Customer service orientation.
• Superior numeric skills to calculate application rates in ounces, pints, gallons, etc.
• Knowledge of office procedure and etiquette.
• Use of internet, email, and provided software