Ultra Low Volume Spray Truck Driver (Seasonal)

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 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 direct supervision the Ultra Low Volume (ULV) Spray Truck Driver performs safe and effective applications of mosquito control products. Individuals in this role will be responsible for operating ULV spray trucks applying control measures for mosquitoes and larvae monitoring environmental and equipment conditions and accurately recording pesticide usage. The position follows a part-time seasonal schedule during peak mosquito activity and high disease transmission months (MayOctober).

The ULV Driver requires knowledge of pesticide handling and safety vehicle operation skills attention to detail and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Mosquito Control: Applies insecticides using truck-mounted Ultra Low Volume (ULV) spray equipment through assigned areas at night. Responsibilities include entering data into ULV monitoring systems implementing control measures for adult mosquitoes and mosquito larvae and assisting with loading chemicals onto trucks as needed.
Equipment Monitoring: Monitors environmental and equipment conditions during insecticidal applications to ensure precise and effective delivery of materials.
Compliance and Reporting: Applies pesticides in accordance with federal state and local regulations and guidelines and accurately documents all usage.

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Requirements

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensure/Certifications:

Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License upon hire and maintain a clean driving record.

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience operating vehicles including large or specialized equipment such as ULV spray trucks; ORAt least one (1) full season of ULV truck driving experience with an organized mosquito control agency.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Understands chemical labels and safe handling procedures for control-related chemicals including insecticides.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite for data entry reporting and communication.
Proficient in operating large or specialized vehicles such as ULV spray trucks.
Competent in using GPS and other navigation tools for route planning and area coverage.
Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members supervisors and the public.
Ability to work outdoors in diverse urban and natural environments under various 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 documentationbut ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Licensure:

May be required to obtain a Pesticide Noncommercial Applicator License from the Texas Department Agriculture within one year of employment

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This position is designated as a seasonal part-time role and typically operates on a night schedule of three nights per week (24 hours per week) to perform the essential functions of the position. Shifts are generally from 8:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. with occasional variations from 6:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. and may change based on disease detection or seasonal needs. The role requires flexibility to work weekends and occasional holidays.

Work Environment:

The work is performed in field environments and involves exposure to chemicals including handling cleaning agents and other hazardous substances to perform the essential functions of the position. The position primarily involves operating a truck and application equipment within designated areas during nighttime hours while maintaining radio communication.

Physical Demands:

This position requires heavy physical work including frequent lifting bending and prolonged sitting with the ability to use and demonstrate physical strength and stamina. The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Field work may require walking on an incline through brush and fields.
The work requires high levels of concentration and attention to detail low levels of creativity and innovation moderate levels of work-related stress and moderate levels of memory and information retention to perform the essential functions of the position.

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:

Position DescriptionIf 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 1...