Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation, task by task.

The work this job is made of, grouped and scored on how much of its output software can produce today, then linked to what addresses it. What is left over is the job. The full activity list is underneath.

Also filed here42
  • sprayer
  • fumigator
  • applicator
  • eradicator
  • spray mixer
  • hand sprayer
  • pest locator
  • weed sprayer
  • fruit sprayer
  • plant sprayer
  • weed inspector
  • crop applicator
  • lawn specialist
  • lawn technician
  • and 28 more
SOC code
37-3012.00
Activities scored
6
In O*NET
8 activities
Activities an agent can take on
0
Grounded in
O*NET 30.3
The tasks · Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationSOC 37-3012.00
Diagnose lawn and plant diseases and recommend treatmentWhat can do this →
28% · you keepBarely automatable
Calculate pesticide formulas and mixing ratiosWhat can do this →
22% · you keepBarely automatable
Operate and control spray equipment and machineryWhat can do this →
18% · you keepBarely automatable
Apply pesticides and herbicides to vegetationWhat can do this →
12% · you keepBarely automatable
Service and clean spraying equipmentWhat can do this →
10% · you keepBarely automatable
Direct truck drivers for complete area coverageWhat can do this →
8% · you keepBarely automatable
The team0 agents · 0 need no setup
You keep this
Physically mix and handle hazardous chemicals on-siteOperate spray equipment and machinery in the fieldInspect vegetation and make treatment decisionsEnsure safety compliance during pesticide application

Automatability scores estimate how much of a task an agent can reliably do today, grounded in O*NET task data. They are not predictions of job loss.

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The full activity list

All 8 detailed work activities O*NET records for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Barely automatable 8

Barely automatable activities for Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
ActivityJobs
Maintain equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning8
Clean equipment or supplies7
Prepare chemicals for work application6
Treat greenery or surfaces with protective substances5
Instruct staff in work policies or procedures5
Operate grounds maintenance equipment4
Plant greenery to improve landscape appearance4
Inspect landscaping to determine treatment needs3