Mosquito Spray Equipment Operator

Galveston County YMCA Inc; Dickinson, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Galveston is seeking a Mosquito Spray Equipment Operator in Dickinson to operate spray trucks for nightly mosquito control. The role requires safety-minded operation and basic vehicle maintenance, with duties spanning refilling chemicals, cleaning tanks, and site upkeep.

The position offers full-time hours with night shifts; a high school diploma or GED is required and a non-commercial pesticide license must be obtained within six months, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No experience required.
• Must obtain a Texas pesticide license within six months.
• Valid state driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Operates a spray truck in assigned district.
• Performs safety inspections of vehicle and equipment.
• Refills tank with chemicals and cleans tanks.
• Maintains shop, garage, and hangar areas.
• Obtains landing rate counts before/after spray shifts.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety inspections

Vehicle operation

Pesticide handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Department of Agriculture non-commercial pesticide license (within 6 months)

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

## Mosquito Spray Equipment OperatorApply: Dickinson Mosquito Control Main Offices: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR567Thank you for your interest in a career with County of Galveston. Please click on the Apply button if interested in this job.**General Description**The purpose of this class is to operate spray trucks in a safe manner while applying pesticides for mosquito control. ## **Duties and Responsibilities**The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. * Operates a spray truck in an assigned area.* Maintains and performs safety inspections of assigned vehicle and equipment.* Refills tank with chemicals as needed.* Cleans tank internally and externally.* Cleans and maintains shop, garage and hangar; sweeps, waxes and mops floors.* Cleans airplanes as assigned.* Assists in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.* Obtains landing rate counts for mosquitoes before and after nightly sprayings.* Performs related work as assigned. ## **Minimum Education and Experience Requirements** * Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.* No experience required. **Shift:*** Nights ## **Special Certifications and Licenses:*** Requires Texas Department of Agriculture non-commercial pesticide license within six months of employment.* Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history. **Department:** Mosquito Control**Salary:** $34,906.00The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.