Pesticide Applicator II - Road Bridge
Pesticide Applicator II - Road Bridge
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Job Description
Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location but on the quality of life for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!
- Applies herbicide on a scheduled basis to control vegetation of the Fort Bend County right of ways and facilities in accordance with the Texas Department of Agriculture laws and regulations; Mixes and measures all herbicides and calibrates all spraying equipment in an accurate and safe manner to ensure compliance with the Texas Department of Agriculture.
- Surveils adult mosquito and applies larvicide; Deploys and retrieves mosquito traps; Sends off adult mosquitos to the Texas Department of Health Bureau Lab; Applies larvicide on a scheduled basis to control mosquito population in accordance to the Texas Department of Agriculture.
- Applies insecticides by driving a truck mounted Ultra Law Volume spray equipment through assigned areas at night and sometimes into the morning. Monitors environmental and mechanical conditions during insecticidal applications to ensure accurate delivery of the product.
- Operations heavy and light duty equipment in the construction or repair of roads and bridges; Hauls materials and equipment to and from jobsite; Clears debris from ditches culverts and road surfaces.
- Responsible for scheduled maintenance of herbicide trucks and ULV truck fleet; Performs shop duties.
- Assists with training of seasonal employees working in the division.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- 3 years of job related work experience.
- Valid Texas Commercial Drivers License; good driving skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with other employees and the public.
- Must be able to follow instructions and complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Certified Pesticide Applicator License (to be obtained within 4 months of employment).
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $20.10 $25.13 hourly based on qualifications
CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position
All fulltime and parttime employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Fulltime employees also enjoy a widerange of great benefits.
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race color religion or creed sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions) national origin ethnicity citizenship status age 40 and over) physical or mental disability genetic information protected military and veteran status political affiliation or beliefs or any other classification protected by state federal and local laws unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
For more information on Fort Bend Countys Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement visit Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
