PESTICIDE HANDLERS, SPRAYERS AND APPLICATORS
Employer: CARROLL FLYING SERVICE INC
Location: LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA
Workers needed: 2
Season: Jan 1, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027
Experience: 3 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
Workers will operate tractor‑mounted, ATV‑mounted, and ground‑boom/pump sprayer equipment to apply pesticides, herbicides, fumigants, and fertilizers to [crop(s)] for the majority of the workday. Core duties include: mix pesticide solutions to label concentrations and load into application equipment; calibrate and adjust spray equipment to ensure proper application rates; apply pesticides in accordance with product labels, safety protocols, and REIs; monitor weather and field conditions and report adverse conditions to supervisor; inspect and clean application equipment and store pesticides per label and employer policy; maintain application logs and complete required pesticide application records and reporting; perform related duties such as spot treatments, targeted weed control, and assisting with scouting and basic crop inspection. Workers will load and unload materials, perform basic equipment maintenance, and move packed product to staging areas. Required: [3] months of verifiable pesticide application experience OR valid state pesticide applicator certificate/license. If license not possessed at hire, worker must obtain required state applicator credential within [30] days; employer will assist with application and provide paid time for testing. Must be able to lift and carry up to [50] lbs.; perform repetitive bending, stooping, and climbing on and off equipment; work outdoors in all weather conditions. Must follow all label directions and employer safety rules; must be willing to use employer‑provided PPE and participate in required safety training in English.
If driving required: “May be required to operate employer vehicles/ATVs/utility vehicles. Worker must possess a valid driver’s license or obtain one within [30] days.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: The workers are provided with a kitchen and cooking facilities in the employer-provided housing at no charge.
Transport: Workers will be paid inbound transportation and subsistence expenses of 50% of the contract and will be paid their return transportation and subsistence upon completion of the contract or no-cause termination, from the place of employment to the place of origin. If no receipts are presented, workers shall receive a minimum of $16.78 per day and, if receipts are presented, a maximum of $68.00 per day. Transportation between the housing and worksite will be provided at no cost.
Experience wanted: 3 months
The job requires a driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy and math skills are required. Job duties require workers to be outdoors for extended periods in extreme heat. The job includes standing, bending, or sitting for long periods.
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