(121) Roadside Herbicide Applicator

Opterra Solutions, Inc.; Joshua (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Opterra Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Roadside Herbicide Applicator to manage vegetation along Texas rights-of-way. You will operate spray trucks and off‑road equipment with a crew to keep highways clear and safe for motorists.

This outdoor role requires standing, driving, and up to 75% travel across Texas, with safety and compliance at the forefront. Experience with herbicide applications is a plus; CDL is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Texas driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card.
• Ability to travel 50–75% throughout Texas, including overnight travel.
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate spray trucks and vegetation management equipment to control roadside vegetation across Texas.
• Set up traffic control, signs, cones, and flagging operations.
• Complete herbicide application records and DOT documentation.
• Perform vehicle and equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Load and handle herbicides and application materials safely.
• Maintain OSHA, DOT and company safety standards.
• Support field crews with equipment operation and ground work.
• Provide outstanding service while representing the company professionally.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Willing to travel

Driver's license (Texas)

DOT Medical Card (ability to obtain)

Basic math skills

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $20 USD to $26 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required : Yes

Description

Location: Joshua, Texas (Statewide Travel Required)

Do you enjoy working outdoors, operating heavy equipment, and taking pride in improving Texas roadways? Join our growing team as a Roadside Herbicide Applicator, where you'll play a vital role in vegetation management along state and county rights-of-way while helping maintain safe travel corridors across Texas.

If you're an experienced commercial driver with the ability to operate tractors, UTVs, or other off-road equipment safety, we'd like to hear from you. Herbicide application experience would be a bonus!

What You'll Do

As a Roadside Herbicide Applicator, you'll safely operate spray trucks and vegetation management equipment to control roadside vegetation throughout Texas. Working alongside an experienced crew, you'll help maintain highways, protect infrastructure, and support safe travel for motorists.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely operating spray trucks and application equipment on Texas roadways
• Applying herbicides according to label requirements and DOT specifications
• Performing roadside vegetation management on state and county rights-of-way by operating tractors, UTVs, or other off-road or on-road equipment
• Setting up traffic control, signs, cones, and flagging operations
• Completing required herbicide application records and DOT documentation
• Conducting vehicle and equipment inspections and preventive maintenance
• Loading and handling herbicides and application materials safely
• Maintaining compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards
• Supporting field crews with equipment operation and ground work as needed
• Providing outstanding service while representing the company professionally

What We're Looking For

We're seeking dependable professionals who take pride in working safely and getting the job done right.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately
• Ability to travel 50–75% throughout Texas, including overnight travel
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL
• Ability to operate tractors, UTVs, or other off-road equipment safely and efficiently
• Knowledge of herbicide applications and vegetation management practices
• Current Texas herbicide applicator license (or equivalent state license transferable to Texas)

Physical Requirements

This is an active outdoor position requiring employees to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work outdoors for 8–11 hours daily
• Drive for extended periods
• Lift and move equipment weighing 50 pounds or more
• Work safely in Texas heat, humidity, rain, and other weather conditions
• Navigate uneven terrain, roadside embankments, and vegetation
• Work around wildlife, including snakes, insects, and spiders
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Why Join Our Team?

When you join us, you're joining a company that values:

• Safety First
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Passion for Excellence

We invest in our employees through ongoing training, state licensing support, modern equipment, and opportunities for advancement.

If you're looking for a career where every day is different, your work makes an impact, and safety comes first, we'd love to meet you.

Opterra Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Travel Required

Yes . 90%

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