Herbicide Spray Technician

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY; Okeechobee (FL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY is seeking a skilled Herbicide Spray Technician to join the Road Maintenance team. This full-time role focuses on the operation of moderately complex spraying equipment and adherence to state regulations for herbicide and pesticide applications.

The position requires a Florida Driver’s license, two years of herbicide spray experience, and applicable licenses including Restricted Use Pesticide and Aquatic Weed Control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or acceptable equivalency.
• Minimum of two years herbicide spray equipment operation/application.
• Valid Florida Driver’s license required.
• Restricted Use Applicator Pesticide License (commercial or public).
• Aquatic Weed Control and Right-of-Way Control License (Department of Agriculture).

Responsibilities

• Sprays pesticides and herbicides on County turf.
• Acquire and maintain MSDS for all chemicals.
• Keep records of all spraying.
• Determine type and amount of chemical to spray for various problems.
• Determine when and where to spray chemicals to protect public health.
• Notify the public if any chemicals are used on the state list.
• Performs chemical/mechanical control of aquatic weeds in mitigation areas.
• Determine appropriate times and schedule for spraying based on growth season, weather, wind, and other variables.
• Selects and mixes appropriate chemical agents considering infestation, environment and vegetation.
• Operates spray equipment using proper application techniques.
• Operates and maintains equipment used in chemical treatment operations including trucks, motors and spray apparatus.
• Performs related work as assigned or required.

Skills

Herbicide spray equipment operation

Valid Florida driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma

Restricted Use Applicator Pesticide License (commercial or public)

Aquatic Weed Control and Right-of-Way Control License (DA)

Job description

Herbicide Spray Technician – Full Time - $19.32/Hour – Road Maintenance

Skilled work in the operation of moderately complex spraying equipment. Must comply with state regulations on herbicide and pesticide spraying in the County including normal maintenance associated with spraying. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Works Director.

Responsibilities:

• Sprays pesticides and herbicides on County turf.


• Acquire and maintain Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all chemicals.


• Keep records of all spraying.


• Determine the type and amount of chemical to spray for various problems that can occur.


• Determine when and where to spray chemicals to protect the health of the public.


• Notify the public if any chemicals are used on the “chemically sensitive” list established by the State Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.


• Performs chemical/mechanical control of aquatic weeds in mitigation areas.


• Determines appropriate times and schedule for spraying based on growth season characteristics, condition of water and/or soil to be treated, weather conditions, wind and other variables.


• Selects and mixes appropriate chemical agents considering infestation, environment and vegetation.


• Operates spray equipment using proper application techniques and procedures.


• Operates and maintains equipment used in chemical treatment operations including trucks, motors and various types of spray apparatus.


• Performs related work as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or acceptable equivalency


• Must have minimum of two years herbicide spray equipment operation/application (or equivalent combination of related education, training and/or experience).


• Must have valid Florida Driver’s license.


• Restricted Use Applicator Pesticide License (commercial or public)


• Aquatic Weed Control and Right-of-Way Control License (Department of Agriculture).