Night-Shift Mosquito Control Spray 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

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.