Herbicide Application Technician — Outdoor Field Work

DeAngelo Contracting Services; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

DeAngelo Contracting Services is seeking Herbicide Technicians to join our vegetation management team. You will operate spray equipment, perform DOT inspections, and apply herbicides for public and private clients with safety and quality at the forefront.

We value a strong work ethic and reliability, offering long seasonal hours (12–14 hour days, 50–60 hours/week), family‑oriented culture, and competitive pay with benefits. This position supports career development in a family-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's 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 12-14-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.

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

Skills

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Math skills

Smartphone savvy

Power tools operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Weed eaters

Leaf blowers

Spray equipment

Job description

DeAngelo Contracting Services is seeking Herbicide Technicians to join our vegetation management team. You will operate spray equipment, perform DOT inspections, and apply herbicides for public and private clients with safety and quality at the forefront.

We value a strong work ethic and reliability, offering long seasonal hours (12–14 hour days, 50–60 hours/week), family‑oriented culture, and competitive pay with benefits. This position supports career development in a family-owned environment.