Herbicide Applicator Technician
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Job Location:
Lovingston, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Herbicide Technicians are responsible for vegetation management services including spraying cutting trimming and removal of weeds grass and brush for a variety of public and private clients. Work is performed using equipment such as spray trucks ATVs backpack sprayers and hose systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and document all required DOT vehicle inspections; identify and troubleshoot issues with trucks and spray systems reporting any needed repairs
- Maintain all vehicles and equipment in a clean organized and operational condition
- Operate and calibrate spray equipment in accordance with company standards (training provided)
- Identify common weed grass and brush species (training provided)
- Apply herbicides safely and effectively while following all label requirements and safety protocols
- Develop a working knowledge of herbicides application methods and target vegetation to meet client expectations
- Adhere to all safety guidelines environmental regulations and company procedures
Qualifications :
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Valid drivers license with 5 years of clean driving record.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen background and/or MVR check.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
- 2 years of verifiable outdoor work experience.
- Previous herbicide application experience is required.
- Must possess a valid Pesticide Applicator License in Category 6 (Right-of-Way)
- Availability to work 1214-hour days 50-60 hours a week during the season.
- Able to complete math problems using multiplication and division.
- Must be able to operate a smart phone using email text apple or google maps and various other communication apps.
- Operate various power tools to include chainsaws weed eaters and leaf blowers.
Additional Information :
Benefits
- 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: $21-25/ hour
Come be a part of the DeAngelo family today!
DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment 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
Key Skills
- Turfs and weed
- gauges
- Electrical Power Equipment
- Organic Fertilizer
- Soil Science
- Agile
- Application equipment
- Application Systems Programming
- Manure
- Pesticide
- Agriculture
- Irrigation
- Chemicals
- Water supply
- Chemistry
About Company
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US: DCS is a family owned and operated business with treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/ ... View more
