Position: Industrial Service Technician/Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: Daphne, AL
Compensation: Pay starts at $40,000 - $55,000 per year ($21.00 - $28.00 per hour)
*Compensation based on position, experience, & qualifications.
**Performance pay increases, bonuses, and other incentives expected.
Benefit Package: Retirement Contribution, Company Sponsored Health Insurance, HSA with 100% company match, Life Insurance, paid holidays and vacation.
About our company:
ChemPro Services offers specialized herbicide applications to a variety of different businesses, industries, and municipalities. For these entities, herbicide applications serve as a necessary maintenance expense. Our services ensure a safe and reliable work environment for all patrons. We are a Vegetation Management Service Company.
Job Description:
Industrial Herbicide Applicator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Applicant will have the opportunity to work in various industrial, rural, & natural areas throughout the region. In addition to field vegetation management, this position includes in-shop maintenance responsibilities and equipment support for our operations team.
Vegetation Management -
- Perform herbicide applications and other methods of vegetation management. Applicant will learn a variety of techniques including chemical and mechanical methods to manage unwanted or nuisance vegetation. Applicant will be responsible for ensuring they are working safely at all times.
- Perform various types of physical labor pertaining to Industrial Vegetation Management, including spraying herbicides and handling miscellaneous spray equipment.
- Experience in Industrial setting or with Landscaping/Construction is ideal, but not mandatory.
- Job involves the use of chemicals on a daily basis. Position requires chemical applications and the need to mix chemicals, spray with low and high-volume equipment, and rinse and clean application devices. This requires having the ability to learn new skills.
Equipment Maintenance & Repair (Shop & Field) -
- Conduct diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on spray rigs, pumps, small engines, and hydraulic systems.
- Assist with in-shop maintenance and repair of spray equipment, pumps, small engines, and other operational tools.
- Maintain shop organization, parts inventory, and equipment readiness.
- Order parts, track inventory, and coordinate with management to ensure equipment readiness.
- Provide field support to technicians experiencing equipment failures; perform on-site troubleshooting and repair.
- Respond to technician repair calls in the field; diagnose issues and perform basic to intermediate repairs.
Heavy Equipment Operation -
- Safely operate and maintain heavy equipment, including skid steers, bush hogs, marsh masters, tractors, and similar machinery.
Job Requirements:
- Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary
- Valid driver’s license & good driving record
- Must be able to traverse various terrains
- Must be able to maintain attention during dangerous tasks
- Must be able to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis, and up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis
- Possess the skills required to perform calibration, programming, and operation of computerized spray equipment and have the ability to resolve complex issues independently. Experiment to find creative solutions
- Good communication skills; good physical condition; ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to travel as needed away from home
- Ability to work an irregular schedule and unpredicted schedule changes
- Willingness to work in outdoor industrial or natural settings where extreme temperatures and high humidity can present extreme work conditions
- Drug Free, includes pre-employment and random screens
- Must be able to pass background check
- Travel required 25% of year in total. Work weeks will exceed 50 hours during most busy times of year. Travel will fluctuate through year depending on season and workload. Home most all weekends, but must be willing to travel out of town Monday – Friday. Weekend work may be required with sufficient notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Do you happen to have any experience in this field? If so, please tell us about it.
- Overnight, out-of-town travel is required for this position. Is that acceptable to you?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
