JOB TITLE: Applicator

MUSTS: Must be at least 21 years old and have a High School Diploma or GED. Must have one to three years of related experience and/or training. Must have a CDL license, Class A with Hazmat endorsement. Must have one to three years of related experience and/or training.

SKILLS: Equivalent combination of education and experience, with Trailer endorsement is preferred. Necessary to have great time management and attention to detail and accuracy. Should have great communication skills and ability to calculate figures using basic math skills. Necessary to have excellent driving skills, a positive attitude, great work ethic, organizational skills, and people skills! Physical Skills: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and futures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, an/or drive a vehicle to deliver and

DUTIES: The Applicator reports to the Fertilizer Director and is responsible for applying fertilizer and chemicals on ground and crops. This role will require equipment to be maintained in order to provide accurate and timely applications as well as performing the following duties: 1. Communicates with Fertilizer Director and Operations concerning daily activities, while also keeping lines of communication open with Sales Agronomists 2. Custom application of fertilizers and other chemicals 3. Must know, understand, and comply with all safety and government regulations 4. Basic knowledge of all chemicals and their abilities of control 5. Provides excellent customer service by managing difficult or emotional situations; responding promptly to customer needs, resolving questions, concerns and meeting commitments 6. Record daily application logs 7. Operate all equipment and vehicles according to MVC policy and procedure along with all local, state, and federal laws 8. Occasional mixing and blending of chemical and fertilizer 9. Other duties as assigned Work Environment - While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

WAGES: $18-$20//hour, depending on experience. Paid Bi-weekly.

BENEFITS: Available benefits to be discussed further with the employer.

JOB TO START: As soon as a qualified applicant is hired.

DURATION: This is a permanent position.

SHIFT: This is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Monday through Friday. During the peak season 40+ hours, Monday through Saturday. The exact days and hours are to be determined by the Employer.

JOB SITE: Monte Vista, CO, Rio Grande County

HOW TO APPLY: Obtain referral and application instructions from the Workforce Center. May also apply in-person or on-line at www.mvcoop.com.

Must be registered with Connecting Colorado. Please call 719-852-5171 or 719-589-5118 to register. You may also go to connectingcolorado.com