CDL Herbicide Applicator Technician
Forsyth, MT - USA
Job Summary
DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking motivated Herbicide Applicator Technicians to control weeds grass and brush along roadsides and right-of-way while safely operating herbicide application equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Operations
- Apply herbicides to roadsides rights-of-way guardrails utility poles curbs concrete and other customer-designated areas to control weeds grass brush and invasive vegetation.
- Operate and maintain spray trucks ATVs backpack sprayers hose application systems and other vegetation management equipment.
- Perform daily inspections calibration and minor maintenance on vehicles and spray equipment.
- Maintain required documentation including application records labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Follow all company safety policies PPE requirements and environmental regulations.
- Drive an attenuator truck and perform other duties as assigned when required.
Technical
- Safely operate herbicide application equipment and understand proper application methods.
- Identify common weeds grasses and brush to ensure effective treatment.
- Communicate professionally with customers coworkers and the public.
- Work safely and effectively in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.
Qualifications :
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience & Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Class B CDL required.
- Valid drivers license with a minimum of 5 years of clean driving history.
- Ability to travel for up to 23 weeks at a time.
- Successfully pass a DOT drug screen DOT physical background check previous employment verification and motor vehicle record review.
- Previous vegetation management experience is preferred but not required.
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Core & Rights-of-Way Vegetation Management) preferred. If not currently licensed the ability to obtain the license within six months of hire is required.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Ability to lift 60 lbs. or more.
- Must comply with all company safety policies PPE requirements and Drug & Alcohol Policy.
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 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
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