Spot Sprayer at Bethel Farms

Arcadia, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Pesticide Application, Equipment Operation, Safety Compliance, Physical Fitness, Bilingual

Industry

Farming

Description

Description The Spot Sprayer primarily sprays to maintain fields free from weeds, pests, etc. and assist the farm manager with general farm labor tasks such as field cleaning, preparation, and planting, preparing sod trays, cleaning, sweeping the shop, and more as assigned. Join a team that honors God, and grows better every day! Essential Duties Spray to maintain fields free from weeds, pests, etc. Operate and maintain spot sprayer equipment. Accurately mix pesticides and keep equipment clean and operational. Attend monthly safety meeting and follow all safety guidelines and regulations. Maintain areas free of weeds including the office, greenhouse, buildings, fence lines, canals, etc. Survey fields to selectively spray problem weeds such as torpedo grass, signal grass, bermudagrass, sprangle top, etc. Always use appropriate PPE (Safety glasses/goggles, head socks, respirator, gloves, coveralls, face mask/shield, ear plugs, etc.) Assist farm manager with general farm labor tasks such as field cleaning, preparation and planting, preparing sod trays, cleaning/sweeping shop, etc. Other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements Attention to detail and accuracy. High school diploma or equivalent Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred. Physical ability to lift and move equipment. Experience operating spot sprayer equipment Knowledge of herbicides and pesticides and their application preferred. Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. Ability to follow safety guidelines and regulations and use PPE appropriately. Physical Demands of the position: Position involves regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, kneeling, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 lbs.) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items; or may involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric, or diesel-powered machinery or shop equipment requiring the manipulation of multiple controls, fine adjustments or both. Position requires color, sound, odor, depth, texture, and visual perception and discrimination. Chemicals mixed by recipe and safely handled and stored. Ability to work under adverse weather conditions (cold – heat). Noise Level: Farming machinery.

Responsibilities

The Spot Sprayer is responsible for spraying to maintain fields free from weeds and pests, as well as assisting with general farm labor tasks. This includes operating and maintaining sprayer equipment and ensuring safety guidelines are followed.