Crop Applicator and Business Apprentice

MONTROSE, PA  18801

Palmatier Enterprises is a Sole Proprietorship located in Montrose, Pennsylvania . Palmatier Enterprises currently has two  full time and two part time employees and approximately 150 customers. The business does primarily agricultural custom application along with Right of Way application. Palmatier Enterprises also sells agricultural herbicides, pesticides, liquid fertilizer, seed, and consulting service.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Operates commercial sprayer and nurse truck for the purpose of applying crop inputs to producer fields.  Performs all job functions in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Applies crop production inputs to fields and growing crops according to recommended rates, procedures, and following all pesticide labels. Records application data according to regulations and standards.

Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to safely operate sprayers and other equipment to meet company and DOT standards

Performs and records daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes.

Loads and unloads containers, pallets, or materials and products, safely on/off trucks.

Responsible for the inventory control and turns in application records on a daily basis. Assures all products are accounted for with either an invoice or delivery ticket.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and/or servicing location equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed 

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 0-2 years of related work experience and mechanically inclined.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development and have a medical card.

Hold and maintain, or have the ability to obtain, all required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses or certifications in states where crop production inputs are applied. Palmatier Enterprises will train applicant for a Technicians License and work toward a Commercial Pesticide License.

Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

There is more here than just a job —- potential partnership —- potential business ownership.

Applicant can respond to Palmatier Enterprises via:

e-mail | info@palmatierenterprises.com

cell phone | 570-240-1350

Thank you,

Curt Palmatier, CCA