Roadside Herbicide Applicator
Roadside Herbicide Applicator
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Job Description
DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking highly motivated Herbicide Applicator Technicians responsible for spraying right aways roadsides removing weeds trimming and cutting grass and brush. This is accomplished with a spray truck an ATV a backpack sprayer or by dragging a hose.
Duties and Responsibilities:
OPERATIONS:
- Spray applications on guardrail utility poles customer storage areas concrete and curbs.
- Additional duties may include driving an attenuator truck.
- Perform equipment/vehicle inspections (responsible for truck/spray system).
- Treatment and control of complete weed grass and brush in various commercial/industrial sites of nuisance as well as invasive plants and vegetation on customer identified areas.
- Have all proper paperwork MSDS sheets labels etc.
- Have all proper safety items such as vests hard hats gloves safety glasses etc.
- Make sure all equipment is in working order such as water suck pumps chemical injection equipment computers etc. and minor repairs are made.
- Be capable of calibrating all spray equipment.
- Make sure all work is conducted in compliance with strict safety guidelines.
- Basic understanding of weed grass and brush types.
TECHNICAL
- Basic understanding of application methods and equipment (i.e. spray trucks backpack sprayers and ATV sprayers).
- Ability to communicate professionally with customers and the public.
- Understanding of outdoor working conditions.
Qualifications :
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- 21 years of age or older.
- Class B CDL preferred.
- A valid drivers license with at least 3 years of clean driving is required.
- Ability to travel as needed for up to 2-3 weeks at a time.
- Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen physical and background check which will include previous employment check and motor vehicle record review.
- Prior experience in the Vegetation Management field is an advantage but not required.
- A Commercial Pesticide Applicators License for Core and Rights of Way Vegetation Management is preferred but not required for hire. This license will need to be obtained in the first six months of employment.
- Must be able to comply with Company Drug & Alcohol Policy.
- Must be able to work overtime.
- Ability to lift 60 lbs.
- Must comply with our PPE program while working with Industrial Herbicide Application techniques.
Additional Information :
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Career Development
Pay rate: $18.00-25.00/ hour depending on experience.
Come be a part of the DeAngelo family today!
DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed DCS is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCS offers subcontracting services to government agencies as such candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as criminal background checks pre-employment post-accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings motor vehicle record checks etc. as such DCS complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
