JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Roadside Herbicide Application Technician / Vegetation Management

Location: Roadside Spray Truck Operators –

• Ocean Springs, MS
• Daphne, AL

Pay Rate: Salary + Benefits

Starting Salary $20.00 - $25.00 / hr.

JOB DESCRIPTION / SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Applicant will have the opportunity to work in various urban & rural areas throughout theSoutheastern U.S., while driving and operating a Roadside Spray Truck. He or She will use the equipment to perform herbicide applications to county and state roadside right-of-ways to control unwanted vegetation. The applicant will be expected to work independently for extended periods of time and be required to represent the company in a professional manner.
• Travel is required for position. Applicant can expect to travel most work weeks. During busy times trips lasting 7-10 days are possible. Travel will fluctuate depending on workload.
• Work weeks can exceed 50 hours depending on season and workload.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Main duties will include operating various sized commercial trucks equipped with 1,000-gallon tanks and computerized spray apparatus to perform herbicide applications to county and state road rights-of-way throughout the Southeastern United States.
• Plan most efficient daily routes to maximize production.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment to insure proper working condition and calibration.
• Properly measure, mix, and apply herbicides to ensure desired application results.
• Maintain awareness of hazards to ensure public and personal safety.
• Maintain accurate records which include but are not limited to: daily application reports, daily driver logs, weekly time logs, and equipment check lists.

GOOD CANDIDATES:

• Valid driver’s license (CDL not required but preferred) & good driving record.
• Previous commercial driving experience preferred but not required.
• Herbicide experience not necessary if eager to learn with demonstrated competency.
• Drug Free, which includes pre-employment and random screenings.
• Pass background check.
• Applicant will be required to study and pass pesticide applicator tests in all states he or she will work.
• Computer literate.
• Possess the skills required to perform calibration, programming, and operation of computerized spray equipment.
• Good communication skills; good physical condition; ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Work an irregular schedule and unpredicted schedule changes.
• Competency is a must. Identify and solve problems in the most efficient manner.
• Resolve complex issues independently. Experiment to find creative solutions.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Job involves the use of chemicals on a daily basis. Position requires extensive chemical applications and the need to mix chemicals, and rinse and clean application devices.
• Work is conducted in outdoor industrial or natural settings where extreme temperatures and high humidity can present extreme work conditions.

RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT – FINANCIAL & SUPERVISORY:

• Applicant will be directly involved in physical aspects of the appointed project.
• Required to oversee project development and completion.
• Manage expenditures such as keeping receipts and reporting expenses.
• Required to document daily activities and report to supervisor.

TO APPLY:

Following these instructions are part of the job interview process.

• Provide cover letter that includes accurate & verifiable past work experience.
• In cover letter, point out specific traits of points that make you qualified for position.
• List any specific training or credentials you possess (CDL, OSHA, Pesticide Licenses, etc.).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Travel is required for this role. Is this acceptable to you?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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