FDOT Vegetation Maintenance Technician

Verdantas; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking motivated individuals to join our FDOT Vegetation Maintenance team in Tampa. This field-based position involves outdoor work, equipment operation, and supporting transportation and environmental infrastructure projects along roadsides, ponds, and wetlands.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and hands-on field duties, including herbicide application, mowing, trimming, and documentation of daily logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Florida pesticide applicator credential (one of listed) is required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Apply herbicides in accordance with product labels, FDOT specs and procedures.
• Perform hand removal, trimming, mowing, and tree/brush removal.
• Maintain stormwater ponds, wetlands, mitigation areas, ditches and rights-of-way.
• Remove trash, debris, and unwanted vegetation.
• Operate field equipment and assist with site access and safety compliance.

Skills

Physically fit

Safe outdoor work

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma

Florida pesticide applicator credential (one of listed)

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Verdantas is seeking motivated, dependable individuals to join our FDOT Vegetation Maintenance team. This field-based position is well suited for candidates who enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, and supporting transportation and environmental infrastructure.

Work is performed at roadside rights-of-way, stormwater treatment facilities, mitigation sites, wetlands, ponds, and other FDOT-maintained locations. Activities include herbicide application, invasive vegetation removal, mowing, trash and debris removal, tree and brush removal, boat work, equipment operation, and field documentation.

What You’ll Do

• Apply herbicides in accordance with product labels, FDOT specifications, and company procedures
• Perform hand removal, trimming, cutting, mowing, and tree or brush removal
• Maintain stormwater ponds, wetlands, mitigation areas, ditches, roadside rights-of-way, and transportation corridors
• Remove trash, debris, and unwanted vegetation
• Perform boat-based field work and assist with safe boat launching, loading, operation, and site access
• Operate backpack sprayers, UTVs, mowers, trucks, trailers, boats, chainsaws, string trimmers, and other field equipment
• Load, transport, mix, and handle herbicides safely
• Identify target vegetation and communicate changing site conditions
• Complete daily work logs, herbicide application records, and required field documentation
• Follow FDOT, OSHA, company safety, and environmental compliance requirements

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must currently hold at least one of the following Florida pesticide applicator credentials: Aquatic Pest Control Applicator License, Right-of-Way Pest Control Applicator License, Natural Areas Weed Management certification, Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance certification, or Lawn and Ornamental Pest Control certification
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform physically demanding outdoor work
• Ability to work safely in hot, humid Florida weather and changing field conditions
• Ability to walk long distances over uneven terrain and work around wetlands, ponds, roadsides, and open water
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and operate a backpack sprayer for extended periods
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Candidates must maintain reliable transportation to and from our Tampa office. Company vehicles are provided for travel to FDOT project sites and for work-related travel throughout the day.

Salary Range

The starting salary for this position is $25.00 / hour with final compensation determined based on qualifications.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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