B2B Herbicide Applicator Temporary

Boultbee Pest Control Ltd. (doing business as Boultbee Vegetation Management) is a third-generation company providing vegetation management services to industrial, commercial, and residential customers. We are a leader in the development of innovative vegetation control equipment and techniques. We employ integrated vegetation management principles and prepare Vegetation Management Plans. All service employees are certified Integrated Pest Management Technicians.

Boultbee Vegetation Management offers a wide array of pest control services, focusing on commercial weed control. We service railroads, pulp mills, saw mills, oil refineries, and utility companies. Sites which we treat include: electrical substations, sales lots, airport runway edges, building perimeters, propane tanks, parking areas, sidewalks, storage facilities, gravel pits and fence lines.

The most common type of weed control that we perform is zero-growth vegetation control, previously known as soil sterilant. This application delivers bare ground weed control for approximately one year at a time. Boultbee Vegetation Management is committed to preserving the environment and uses lower-impact methods whenever feasible. Other specialized services include aquatic weed control of effluent lagoons, fire-fighting ponds, and coolant lagoons for power generation facilities.

Wage breakdown: Training $25/hr for approximately 1 month $35/hour for the next 3 months and $40/hour for the last 4.

This is a seasonal position that will last between March 1st and October 30th or from 8-8.5 months with an optional rehire for the following year if everything goes well. Expected earnings for the season are around $45 000-$50 000 excluding bonuses (to be discussed).

Requirements: -You possess a credit card for expenses with minimum credit limit of $5000. -You have at least grade 8 level Algebra for chemical loading purposes -You are comfortable working independently for long periods -You are able to travel out of town each week between may and November -You have good spatial orientation and are comfortable driving a -commercial medium-large truck. -You have good mechanical aptitude -You have a valid class 5 or above driver’s license with a clean abstract -Can pass a criminal record check -Are bondable or able to legally work in Canada -You have good interpersonal skills and are comfortable speaking to people in positions of authority -You have good record keeping and organizational skills -You are computer literate

Bonus: -Experience with excel spreadsheets and operation records -Experience with data entry -Experience with small engine repair -Experience or knowledge of plant biology

Please add your resume and optional cover letter to apply.