Herbicide Applicator

Job Description

Job Description

Right-of-Way Herbicide Applicator

This position plays a vital role in maintaining clear and safe public areas by applying herbicides to designated trees and brush along rights-of-way. The primary objective is to execute safe and effective vegetation management while adhering to state agricultural regulations.

Based in Attica, Michigan, with travel required throughout the state, this employer is a well-established, employee-owned tree care and vegetation management company founded in 1985. Renowned as the first tree care company in the nation to earn Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) accreditation, the organization is committed to environmental stewardship and providing a sustainable future for its workforce.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay of $21.00 per hour, increasing to $22.00 per hour upon passing the MDARD test.
• Per diem allowance of $40 per day when traveling on the road.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available after 90 days of employment.
• Immediate eligibility for the 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation time available after 120 days.
• Company-provided $15,000 life insurance policy.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) eligibility with annual share distribution after completing one year of service and 1,000 work hours.

Responsibilities

• Apply herbicides to designated tree and brush vegetation along specific rights-of-way (ROW).
• Mix and load herbicides safely, which involves climbing in and out of the rear of utility trucks.
• Navigate and walk through uneven terrain, dense brush, and wetland areas to reach application sites.
• Carry a 5-gallon backpack weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the ROW for shifts lasting up to 10 hours.
• Move and handle large chemical barrels weighing 150 pounds or more into and out of transport vehicles.
• Travel extensively across the state of Michigan to service various client sites and right-of-way contracts.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Driver's License and maintain a willingness to travel extensively throughout the state.
• Possess a Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDARD) Commercial Applicator license with Category 6 (Right of way).
• Pass the MDARD Core & ROW exams successfully after the initial 2-week training period to maintain employment.
• Demonstrate the physical ability to carry a 50-pound backpack continuously for 10 hours, and maneuver barrels weighing over 150 pounds.
• Exhibit comfort and physical stamina for walking through uneven terrains, thick brush, and wetland environments.