Driver

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

Job Description

If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:

Under the primary supervision of the ULV Site Supervisor the Ultra Low Volume Spray Truck Driver position is responsible for the safe efficient applications of products to control mosquito populations in response to surveillance data. During periods of low to no mosquito-borne disease transmission this position will assist other areas of Mosquito and Vector Control as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Applies insecticides by driving truck mounted Ultra Low Volume (ULV) spray equipment through assigned areas at night and enters data into the ULV monitoring systems.
Performs appropriate control measures to adult mosquito and mosquito larvae populations in assigned areas as required.
Monitors environmental and mechanical conditions during insecticidal applications to ensure accurate delivery of material.
Uses pesticides in accordance with federal state and local regulations and guidelines and records all usage.
During the recovery period assists in other duties such as maintenance of application equipment and vehicles building and ground maintenance cleaning duties and field surveying.
Assists in non-technical service duties such as supporting surveillance testing and evaluation education lab testing inspections or other operational needs of the Division and/or HCPH.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Licensure/Certifications:

Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire) along with a good driving record required for daily surveillance and collection of species
Must obtain a Pesticide Noncommercial Applicator License from the Texas Department Agriculture within one year of employment.

Experience:

At least four (4) years of stable employment history
At least one (1) full season of ULV truck driving experience with an organized mosquito control agency or a mosquito seasons experience with HCPH Mosquito Control may substitute for the four-year employment history requirement.

Computer Proficiency:

Must be able to operate an electronic device used in the spray truck fleet.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Basic skills using Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficient driving skills particularly with large or specialized vehicles like ULV spray trucks.
Ability to navigate various terrains and conditions safely.
Competence in using GPS and other navigation tools for effective route planning and area coverage.
Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members supervisors and the public.
Must comprehend chemical labels and be willing to work with control-related chemicals (e.g. insecticides).
Ability to work outdoors in various urban and natural environments and weather conditions.

Core Competencies:

Organizational Leadership

Understands the organizational mission

Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust

Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

Collaboration

Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission

Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group

Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

Innovation

Ability to adapt to change

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect

Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner

Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses

Uses sound judgment

Self-motivated

Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

Communication

Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a Regular Full Time position.
Up 40 hrs per week.
During high-disease transmission risk: ULV - (overnight) 8:30 pm - 5:00 am.
During low-disease transmission risk: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Schedules may vary based on disease detection. This may include rotation between day and night schedules and changes to other duties as assigned.
Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends and occasional holidays.

Work Environment:

ULV: Position will primarily be assigned to operate a truck and application equipment in assigned area at night while maintaining radio communication.
Thermal Fogging/Larviciding: Position will operate a truck and application equipment in assigned areas during day. May also require fieldwork for surveys of assigned areas.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift at least 75lbs. Must be able to sit and drive with occasional breaks. Field work may require walking on an incline through brush and fields lifting stooping and bending.

Work Location:

Harris County Public Health: Mosquito & Vector Control Division - 3330 Old Spanish Trail Houston Texas 77021

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Required Experience:

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