Field Vegetation Technician: Outdoors, Equipment, Herbicide

Verdantas-1; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking motivated, dependable individuals to join our FDOT Vegetation Maintenance team in the Tampa area. This field-based role involves outdoor work, operating equipment, and supporting transportation and environmental infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include herbicide application, vegetation removal, mowing, and field documentation. Candidate must have a high school diploma and Florida pesticide credentials, be physically fit for outdoor duties, and have reliable

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Florida pesticide applicator credentials required (one of the listed).
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Reliable transportation to Tampa office.

Responsibilities

• 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; assist with boat work 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.
• Complete daily work logs and herbicide application records; document field activities.
• Follow FDOT, OSHA, company safety, and environmental compliance requirements.

Job description

Verdantas is seeking motivated, dependable individuals to join our FDOT Vegetation Maintenance team in the Tampa area. This field-based role involves outdoor work, operating equipment, and supporting transportation and environmental infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include herbicide application, vegetation removal, mowing, and field documentation. Candidate must have a high school diploma and Florida pesticide credentials, be physically fit for outdoor duties, and have reliable