Custom Applicator Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

This apprenticeship program is designed to gain the knowledge and experience to become a Professional Custom Applicator. In conjunction with Ivy Tech and Premier, this position will gain the knowledge through hands on experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend all training programs and classes scheduled in the program.
• Shadow training with both dry and liquid application equipment
• Help Maintain application equipment.
• Operate within the standards set by USDOT, FMCSR, EPA, OSHA, OISC.
• Follow HAZMAT safety standards.
• Help Maintain trucks and equipment.
• Communicate with the Branch Manager and Program Coordinator of any operational, customer, vendors, or employment questions that arise.
• The apprenticeship may include working at different facilities performing service work in other areas.
• Maintain office, shop, and grounds as needed
• Learning to work with customers.
• Other duties may be assigned
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic mechanics
• Strong mathematical skills
• Ability to learn the operation of different equipment.
• Knowledge of computers
• Ability to follow established processes
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals
• Ability to handle multiple tasks

Education

• Be 18 years of age
• Current Ivy Tech Student
• Valid Driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit, bend and reach overhead as part of daily activities
• Able to hear effectively on phone to answer inquiries and take messages
• Able to read documents with fine print
• Able to use a keyboard
• Able to lift 60+ lbs.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts: fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places: outside weather conditions: extreme cold: extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.