Noxious Weed Technician — CDL & Growth Path

Harvey County; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey County is seeking a proactive Noxious Weed Technician in Newton, Kansas, to maintain county rights-of-way and properties, ensuring a clean and safe environment for workers and the public. The role offers full-time hours with wage range listed and potential growth into a Noxious Weed Director position.

Responsibilities include applying pesticides, updating treatment maps, operating heavy equipment, and coordinating traffic control while adhering to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required and two (2) years of landscaping or construction experience. Associate’s degree from an accredited college preferred.
• Must possess a Commercial Driver’s License class A CDL w/airbrakes endorsement
• General & Class 9A noxious weed applicators license. (May be certified after hire)
• May be required to complete OSHA 10-hr or 30-hr safety training by timeframe designated by the County.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and applies chemicals to various properties in accordance with pesticide label instructions and regulations.
• Maintains maps indicating chemicals used, weeds treated and area sprayed.
• Fills sprayer tanks with water and chemicals per instructions.
• Operates heavy duty snowplow trucks for salt/sand operations and post-storm cleanup.
• Loads, delivers, and unloads materials and equipment using trucks and trailers.
• Performs traffic control setup in high traffic areas to ensure safety.

Skills

CDL Class A

Noxious weed knowledge

Pesticide application

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Harvey County is seeking a proactive Noxious Weed Technician in Newton, Kansas, to maintain county rights-of-way and properties, ensuring a clean and safe environment for workers and the public. The role offers full-time hours with wage range listed and potential growth into a Noxious Weed Director position.

Responsibilities include applying pesticides, updating treatment maps, operating heavy equipment, and coordinating traffic control while adhering to safety regulations.