Outdoor Herbicide Spray Technician – Public Works

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY; Okeechobee (FL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY is seeking a skilled Herbicide Spray Technician to join the Road Maintenance team. This full-time role focuses on the operation of moderately complex spraying equipment and adherence to state regulations for herbicide and pesticide applications.

The position requires a Florida Driver’s license, two years of herbicide spray experience, and applicable licenses including Restricted Use Pesticide and Aquatic Weed Control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or acceptable equivalency.
• Minimum of two years herbicide spray equipment operation/application.
• Valid Florida Driver’s license required.
• Restricted Use Applicator Pesticide License (commercial or public).
• Aquatic Weed Control and Right-of-Way Control License (Department of Agriculture).

Responsibilities

• Sprays pesticides and herbicides on County turf.
• Acquire and maintain MSDS for all chemicals.
• Keep records of all spraying.
• Determine type and amount of chemical to spray for various problems.
• Determine when and where to spray chemicals to protect public health.
• Notify the public if any chemicals are used on the state list.
• Performs chemical/mechanical control of aquatic weeds in mitigation areas.
• Determine appropriate times and schedule for spraying based on growth season, weather, wind, and other variables.
• Selects and mixes appropriate chemical agents considering infestation, environment and vegetation.
• Operates spray equipment using proper application techniques.
• Operates and maintains equipment used in chemical treatment operations including trucks, motors and spray apparatus.
• Performs related work as assigned or required.

Skills

Herbicide spray equipment operation

Valid Florida driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma

Restricted Use Applicator Pesticide License (commercial or public)

Aquatic Weed Control and Right-of-Way Control License (DA)

Job description

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY is seeking a skilled Herbicide Spray Technician to join the Road Maintenance team. This full-time role focuses on the operation of moderately complex spraying equipment and adherence to state regulations for herbicide and pesticide applications.

The position requires a Florida Driver’s license, two years of herbicide spray experience, and applicable licenses including Restricted Use Pesticide and Aquatic Weed Control.