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DATE POSTED: February 27, 2012

FERTILIZATION TECHNICIAN

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates fertilization equipment & spreads materials at appropriate rates
• Mixes pesticides using proper mix rates based on product labels
• Inventories used & unused materials each day & uses appropriate disposal methods
• Accurately completes all records for each application every day (times, amounts, weather, etc.) according to O.D.A. regulations
• Makes sure all entries at properties are properly flagged according to O.D.A. regulations
• Cleans all hard surfaces from over-application of product with a broom or a blower before leaving property
• Loads & unloads equipment, tools and debris daily
• Operates, loads & unloads material with a skid steer or manually
• Troubleshoots all problems on the job sites assigned
• Clean job sites, yard and shop
• Performs snow removal and de-icing when required
• Trains & develops new associates to insure proper techniques are being used
• Accurately completes timesheets & work orders daily detailing work completed & materials used that day per location or use a PDA to capture this information
• Attends and participates in all scheduled meetings
• Informs manager of the progress on all jobs and the specific conditions of those jobs
• Observes appropriate safety practices regarding the usage of all equipment at all times
• May work in a labor or foreman capacity in any division as needed due to work flow
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED Certification
• Valid Drivers License
• Prefer CDL-A/B License
• Prefer Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association Landscape Certification(s)
• Prefer Ohio Department of Agriculture Certification(s)
• This position does require the ability to operate a truck with or without an attached trailer, a skid loader, a backhoe, a tractor, and a 1 ton truck
• Advanced English language skills allowing the candidate the ability to read, analyze and interpret technical information
• Medium Math skills allowing the candidate to compute rate, ratio and percentage with fractions and decimals
• Advanced Reasoning skills allowing the candidate to draw conclusions with abstract or concrete facts

If you are interested in applying for this position please click the on-line application link at the bottom of the page.

If you would like to submit an online application or submit a resume to the Rocky Fork Company, please click the links below. If you prefer, you can also visit our office and fill out an application there.  We have also provided some information regarding our employee benefit package, please click the link below to view.

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Rocky Fork does require a clean driving record and is proud to be a Drug Free Workplace.  Pre-employment motor vehicle checks and drug testing required as a condition of employment.