Noxious Weed Control Technician

Careers with Geary County; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Geary County is seeking a Noxious Weed Assistant to help enforce state weed control laws and support the HHW/chemicals program. The role communicates program information to residents and assists with noxious weed management in coordination with the Noxious Weed Supervisor.

The position involves pesticide handling, equipment operation, and record-keeping in a Public Works setting. A Class C CDL, certifications, and physical capability to perform field work are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent; weed control and chemical application experience preferred.
• Current Class C Kansas CDL.
• Technical certificates required within 6 months of hire and maintained during employment.
• Commercial Applicator Certification.
• Noxious Weed Inspectors Certification.
• OSHA HazWhopper State Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records on all work performed.
• Gathers data for state and federal reports.
• Educates public through written materials.
• Assists in weed control and chemical application tasks.
• Operates spray trucks and related equipment.

Skills

Weed control knowledge

Pesticide handling

Calibrating equipment

Reading label information

Public interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Commercial Applicator Certification

Noxious Weed Inspectors Certification

OSHA HazWhopper Certification

Tools

GPS

GIS data

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Job description

Geary County is seeking a Noxious Weed Assistant to help enforce state weed control laws and support the HHW/chemicals program. The role communicates program information to residents and assists with noxious weed management in coordination with the Noxious Weed Supervisor.

The position involves pesticide handling, equipment operation, and record-keeping in a Public Works setting. A Class C CDL, certifications, and physical capability to perform field work are required.