Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator

State of Louisiana; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana seeks a Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator to operate spray trucks and herbicide applications across Jefferson and Orleans regions. The role requires a Louisiana Commercial Applicator License and two years of mobile equipment experience.

The employee will perform maintenance tasks, assist mechanics, and support sandbag handling as needed. On-site position with emergency duties during weather events; starting pay is $22.52/hour with state benefits and potential for

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
• Current Louisiana Commercial Applicator License.
• Ability to operate spray truck and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate spray truck and spray equipment with appropriate PPE.
• Apply the correct herbicide per label and product requirements.
• Maintain accurate application rates according to chemical labels.
• Operate grass-cutting equipment and perform related manual tasks as needed.
• Assist mechanics with minor equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Fill and handle sandbags as required.
• Maintain vegetation along highways and drainage structures using herbicides or other treatments.

Education

Louisiana Commercial Applicator License (LDA)

Job description

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) operates the regional flood control system and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish, the east-bank of Orleans Parish, and the east-bank of Jefferson Parish within its control in order to protect lives and property from tidal flooding by natural weather events.

The incumbent for this position operates herbicide spray equipment to accomplish an efficient and practical application of herbicides for the Authority and operates mobile equipment to accomplish transportation, maintenance or construction tasks. This position requires the have and maintains a current State of Louisiana issued Commercial Applicator License issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture. The incumbent reports to a foreman or higher-level supervisor.

This announcement may fill vacancies in any of the following regions:

• Jefferson
• Orleans

Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Operates spray truck and/or other spray equipment, using protective clothing such as boots, gloves, eye protection, and/or respirators or dust mask when necessary.
• Ensures that the proper herbicide is utilized for each vegetative maintenance area and procedure, in accordance with requirements of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and chemical label.
• Operates the required spray equipment and truck to ensure that proper rate of herbicide is being applied, in accordance with the chemical labels and other special factors.
• Operates grass cutting equipment such as tractors, turf cats, and other zero-tum cutters, as well as performing labor duties such as cutting trees, picking up paper and trash, using weed trimmers, etc. when conditions are unfavorable for the application of herbicides.
• May assist mechanics with minor repairs to equipment as required, including disassembling and reassembling parts, lubrication and fueling equipment, etc
• Filling new sandbags as required, and handling of sandbags as required.
• Maintains the vegetation at highway roadsides, flood walls, abutments, fences, foreshore protection, loose rock transitions, power poles, signs, slope pavement, drainage structures and drainage canals via the application of appropriate herbicides or other chemical treatments.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. The starting minimum pay for the Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator is $22.52/hourly.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

NOTE:

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPAE's mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard Parish, and the east-bank of Orleans Parish from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/Tropical storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required, remaining on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.