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Dates of Need: 2/18/2025-8/31/2025. Licensed Pesticide Applicator: Job Description:\ Safely and effectively pilot an agricultural T40-DJIDrone for the aerial application of Pesticides, Herbicides and Insecticides to the Hops, Onions, Winter\ Wheat, Peppers, Corn, and Squash fields.\ Comprehensive understanding of weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios, and obstructions to ensure proper application and coverage.\ Responsible for accurately and timely documenting detailed logs for pre-flight inspection, chemical application details, locations, acreage, and flight patterns.\ Proficient in utilization and monitoring of the flight application that records and reports all flight patterns.\ Responsible for proper handling and operation of the drone for different types of chemical and fertilizer application methods including correct nozzle and tank\ usage.\ Responsible for the maintenance and care of drone and drone implements to ensure operating efficiency. Maintenance will include changing out nozzles 2 X per year or as needed, battery replacement, propeller changes and general cleaning and servicing.\ Responsible to accurately mix ratios of chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides with water for application to trees, shrubs, lawns, or crops based on acreage application area.\ Start motors and engage machinery, such as sprayer agitators or pumps or portable spray equipment.\ Operate, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles while towing or mechanized equipment.\ Ability to obtain license to drive company vehicle.\ Ability to independently analyze situations and formulate and implement solutions.\ Communicate relevant information to managers, supervisors, and co-workers.\ The employer attests that the worker will be properly trained and obtain all chemical applicator licenses required by the State Department of Agriculture.

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\ -Driver License\ -Must be able to lift and/or load 50lbs.\ -Work may take place when temperatures are below freezing and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.\ -May require worker to sit and/or walk for extensive periods of time\ -Workers will be required to stoop and/or bend over while performing job duties\ -There will be repetitive movements while performing job duties.

The hours listed are the normal work schedule. Due to the nature of these crops, weather, and the requirement to send the fruit to market when fresh, it is the prevailing practice to work substantially more, less or different hours than those listed, sometimes for extended periods of time. When the number of hours for a week exceeds the number listed the worker may be offered, but not required, to work more hours.

GENERAL CONDITIONS: Field work begins at assigned time shortly after daylight. Work may be performed during light rain and in high humidity and in freezing or high heat temperatures. The worker may be required to work in the orchard when trees are wet with dew/rain and should have suitable clothing for variable weather conditions. Worker may be required to lift or load objects continually up to 50 pounds.\ The Worker may never ride on agricultural equipment not designed for work related riding purposes or any other non-passenger intended equipment unless instructed and authorized by the employer or supervisor to do so.\ All work related injuries must be immediately reported to the crew leader, foreman, or supervisor. Workers compensation claims may be presented to any medical provider, through your employer or state agency if applicable.\ Full Growing Season Commitment: T e worker agrees to be available for work and perform the assigned work for the assigned employer through the full period of employment.\ Light Duty: Workers restricted to light duty work by their physician may be offered light duty jobs in accordance with State Law and/or agency guidance.\ Training: There will be a demonstration period to familiarize workers with job specification and to demonstrate proper methods and other crop specific issues.\ General Job Specifications:\ 1. Must be able to perform all duties within this job description in what can be considered a safe manner adhering to all established orchard safety guidelines, practices and procedures.\ 2. Must wear all required and assigned personal protective equipment at all times when required to do so. Worker must wear proper clothing and footwear depending on the season. All footwear must be closed-toed and durable due to safety precautions.\ 3. The Employer or designated worker will provide instructions and general supervision. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given for each days work.\ 4. Workers will be required to attend an orientation on workplace rules, policies and safety information.\ 5. Individuals who are not employed by the Employer will not be permitted in or adjacent to the work site. In particular, no non-working children may be present at or adjacent to w