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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

1

Job Duties:

Aerial Drone Applicator Job Description •The drone pilot will be responsible to safely and effectively pilot an agricultural T40-DJI Drone to apply Pesticides, Herbicides and Insecticides to the Hops, Onions, Winter Wheat, Peppers, Corn, and Squash fields. •Worker will be required to complete a pre-flight inspection document and log these documents. •Worker will be required to log flight and chemical applications by the following categories: Chemical/Fertilizer Used, Chemical Rate Ratios, Field Location, Number of Acres. All flight applications are recorded by satellite and logged into an application/flight app that keeps record of all flight patterns •Aerial drone is equipped with a chemical implement to facilitate spraying of chemicals, worker will need to change out nozzles as needed from liquid chemicals that use nozzles to a spreader without nozzles to apply dry fertilizers. The tank and nozzles will be cleaned after each chemical or fertilizer change. •Drone pilot will be responsible for maintenance, and care of drone and drone implement to ensure operating efficiency, using hand tools. Maintenance will include: changing out nozzles 2 X per year or as needed, battery replacement, propeller changes and general cleaning •Worker will be responsible to mix chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides for application to trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops. Chemicals are mixed with water/chemical ratio's based on chemical and lot size of field being sprayed. •Fill sprayer tanks of drone implement for aerial application with water and chemicals, according to formulas. Worker will need to understand the loading, mixing, and dispersal of agriculture chemicals. •Start motors and engage machinery, such as sprayer agitators or pumps or portable spray equipment. •Worker will be required to drive company pick up truck pulling a utility trailer to transport the drone to and from worksites. •The employer attests that the worker will be properly trained and obtain all chemical applicator licenses required by the State Department of Agriculture

Job Classification:

37-3012.00 - Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

4a) License Requirements Applicator Core Competency License - Issued by the State Department of Agriculture Agricultural Herbicide License - Issued by the State Department of Agriculture Aerial Applicator License Insecticide/Fungicide License 4b) Driver License 4e) Must be able to lift and/or load 50lbs. 4g) Work may take place when temperatures are below freezing and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 4i) May require worker to sit and/or walk for extensive periods of time 4j) Workers will be required to stoop and/or bend over while performing job duties 4k) There will be repetitive movements while performing job duties

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Wafla

Location:

Lacey, WA 98815

Worksite

Address:

201 E Main St, Parma , ID 83660

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-23319-505010

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

See 8e. Additional crop or agricultural activities and wage offer information

Date Posted:

11/24/2023

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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