Herbicide Applicator - PUBLIC WORKS

Sedgwick County; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick County is seeking a Pest Control Specialist to manage herbicide applications and perform grounds maintenance. The position requires a high school diploma and includes operating a variety of equipment. Responsibilities also encompass snow and ice removal tasks. Join us for a rewarding career with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health coverages

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience in pest control, agriculture, or related field.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License preferred.
• Kansas driver's license Class B with necessary endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and apply herbicides to manage weed infestations.
• Perform grounds maintenance including mowing and trimming.
• Operate equipment for snow and ice removal.

Skills

Pest Control

Herbicide Application

Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Spray Trucks

Tractors

Loaders

Job description

Department:PUBLIC WORKS

Pay:$18.60 per hour $38,688.00 annually

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday- 7:00am-3:30pm- 901 Stillwell

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

Applies herbicides to noxious and common weeds; participates in grounds maintenance and snow/ice removal procedures.

Performs property inspections; mixes, handles, and applies herbicides to noxious and common weeds in a manner that is safe, effective, and efficient.

• Inspect, survey, map, and report weed infestations on properties
• Mix, load, and apply pesticides in accordance with the product’s label and safety data sheets.
• Properly record and report herbicide applications
• Competently and safely drive and operate all equipment necessary to perform these tasks. This equipment includes spray trucks, all terrain, and utility task vehicles.

Participates in grounds maintenance activities

• Mow, trim, edge, and maintain county right of way and bike paths.
• Cultivate, seed, fertilize, and apply mulch or erosion control on road right of way, drain, stream, bridge, and private property restoration.
• Trim and /or remove trees and brush on county properties.
• Treat right of ways, concrete medians, county yards, and other properties with long term control herbicides.
• Safely drive and operate all equipment necessary to perform maintenance activities. This equipment includes tractors, loaders, and ride on mowers.

Participates in snow and ice removal operation procedures

• Operate a dump truck with blade and spreader to clear roads of snow and ice.
• Operate loader to load material for snow and ice removal.
• Maintain equipment in good condition.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, fueled, and loaded for following shift.
• Troubleshoot and report problems immediately to shift supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Six months of experience in Pest Control, agriculture, lawn services, herbicide, horticulture, or a related field. Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License in any category or ability to aquire within six months of employment. Kansas Commercial Driver’s License Class B with Air Brake and Tanker endorsement or ability to acquire within six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: One year commercial pest control, turf pesticide applications or similar activity. Kansas Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License in Category 9A (Noxious Weeds).

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