Herbicide Operator - Road and Bridge - Public Works - J01640 - 01200

Crescent Electric Supply Company; United States; Vor Ort; USD 20.173 - 28.731; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Crescent Electric Supply Company is seeking a Herbicide Operator to locate and exterminate pests effectively. This role involves mixing and applying herbicides while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant experience.

Successful individuals will efficiently monitor conditions and manage herbicide supplies. A valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and the ability to obtain a Herbicide Applicator’s License within six months are required.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of two years of experience driving a truck.
• Must obtain Herbicide Applicator’s License within six months.
• Experience as a Herbicide Operator is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Locate and exterminate plant and tree pests.
• Mix and apply herbicides safely and effectively.
• Monitor condition and assess safety measures.

Kenntnisse

Ability to read and interpret documents

Effective communication skills

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Herbicide Applicator’s License

Tools

Safety equipment

Trucks

Jobbeschreibung

Base Pay: $17.75 Hourly

SUMMARY

Locates and exterminates plant and tree pests and diseases by performing the following duties. The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make recommendations regarding the type(s) of herbicide needed.
• Purchase supplies for the operation of the herbicide program such as safety equipment, tools, hoses, etc.
• Mix herbicides according to type of problem to be treated.
• Pour and load chemicals into chemical containers on vehicle in a safety conscious manner.
• Monitor areas to be sprayed to insure that people or animals do not come into contact with chemicals.
• Evaluate the climatic conditions (wind, temperatures, etc.) to insure the most effective and efficient use of herbicide.
• Apply herbicide agents in approved manner (per the standards of the Texas Department of Agriculture) with a high priority placed on personal safety.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County’s insurance carrier.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with a minimum of two years of experience driving a truck. Prior experience as a Herbicide Operator is desirable. Must be able to obtain a Herbicide Applicator’s License from the Texas Department of Agriculture within six months of employment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Texas Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Must be able to obtain Herbicide Applicator’s License within six months of employment from the Texas Department of Agriculture.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.