IVM Spray Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services; Garnett (KS); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

A nationwide infrastructure contracting firm is seeking an Industrial Vegetation Management Spray Technician to join their team. This role requires applying herbicides in various settings while ensuring safety measures. Ideal candidates must be 21+, hold a clean driving record for 5 years, and can expect home daily. Competitive pay of $20-22/hour based on experience and excellent benefits like medical, dental, and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license with a minimum of 5 years of clean driving history required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Apply herbicides to control weeds along roadsides.
• Perform daily tank mixing and calibrate spray equipment.
• Inspect and maintain trucks and spray systems.

Skills

Knowledge of weed, grass, and brush species identification

Understanding of herbicides and safety procedures

Experience calibrating spray equipment

Comfortable using mobile iOS technology

Job description

DCS is a family owned and operated business with treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCS family!

To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about!

Job Description

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking a skilled and reliable Industrial Vegetation Management Spray Technician (IVM Technician) to join our team.

Technicians work locally within their assigned region and are home daily. While overnight travel is not typical, there may be occasional opportunities to assist in other in-state areas for those willing to travel and pick up additional hours.

The anticipated start date for the 2026 seasonal operations is April 1st.

Job Responsibilities:

• Apply herbicides to control weeds, grasses, and brush along county and state roadside rights-of-way, as well as commercial and industrial properties.(Example: oil refineries, solar fields, substations, and gas lines.)
• Perform daily tank mixing and properly calibrate spray equipment.
• Inspect and maintain trucks and spray systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Follow all company and DOT safety regulations and protocols.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment in accordance with DCS standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license with a minimum of 5 years of clean driving history required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and background check (federal compliance).
• Local travel required; home daily.
• Travel available for those willing to assist in other areas.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License preferred (Company will provide certification if not already obtained).
• Ability to lift 50–60 lbs.
• Comfortable using mobile iOS technology.
• Availability to work weekends and overtime during peak season as needed.

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of weed, grass, and brush species identification.
• Understanding of herbicides, safety procedures, and proper application techniques.
• Experience calibrating spray equipment and understanding spray patterns.

Additional Information

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program

Additional compensation offered for candidates holding a valid Pesticide Applicator’s License.

Pay rate: $20-22/ hourdepending on experience.

Come be a part of the DeAngelo family, today!

DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed, DCS is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCS offers subcontracting services to government agencies as such, candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as criminal background checks, pre-employment, post-accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings, motor vehicle record checks, etc. as such, DCS complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.