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About the Role
Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking a Mobile Sprayer to manage the safe application of granular and liquid fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, adhering to all regulations.
Responsibilities
- Manage the safe application of granular and liquid fertilizers and herbicides in adherence to all local and state regulations.
- Engage in post and pre-emergency weed control, insect identification, weed identification, and plant identification.
- Operate all spray equipment.
- Spray, calibrate, mix, load, and apply pesticides and fertilizers.
- Operate computers on equipment operated by computers or other advanced technologies.
- Handle packaged agricultural chemicals within appropriate safety guidelines.
- Clean and maintain equipment.
- Maintain daily application records.
- Participate in required training, such as tree/plant protection product mixing and operation of application equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned and as needed.
Requirements
- License or certification to apply chemical pesticides.
- Previous experience in fertilizers and crop protection product application, farming, and/or nursery is a plus.
- Clear and effective communication, documentation, and reading comprehension skills.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to work additional hours to meet business demands.
- Subject to MVR and criminal background check in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations.
Skills
- Fertilizer application
- Herbicide application
- Pesticide application
- Weed control
- Insect identification
- Weed identification
- Plant identification
- Spray equipment operation
- Chemical mixing
- Equipment calibration
- Computer operation on equipment
- Agricultural chemical handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Record keeping
- Training participation
Location
- Austin, TX 78729
Work Type
- Full Time
- Day Shift
- Monday - Friday
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- 401(k)
- Holidays
- PTO
About the Company
- Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America.
- We are an industry leader and high growth company.
- We offer competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits to all eligible employees.
- We are a Drug Free Workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- Moon Valley Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring and other employment decisions without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law.
- Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with all applicable state and local fair chance laws.