Ultra Low Volume Spray Truck Driver (Seasonal, Part-Time)

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours 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.

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. This position will work a part-time seasonal schedule during the mosquito season of high disease transmission from May 4 2026 October 30 2026.

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.

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Requirements

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

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

Certifications/Licenses:

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 of Agriculture within one year of employment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of company protocols operational procedures and safety policies.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong multitasking organizational interpersonal leadership and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates professionalism and can work well with the public and staff members.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Ability to de-escalate complex situations by using trauma-informed care and harm reduction practices.
Ability to coordinate activities closely with others in stressful situations.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings to other employees and/or managers.
Must use your personal mobile device for Multifactor Authentication.

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 documentationbut ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

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General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a Seasonal Part-Time position May 4 October 30 2026
3 nights per week shift - 24 hours per week.
Schedules may vary based on disease detection and seasonal changes.
Overnight: 8:30 pm - 5:00 am. This may include schedule change of 6:30 pm - 3:00 am.
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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