ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT HERBICIDE APPLICATOR (ACADIA PARISH)

State of Louisiana; Crowley (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking qualified personnel for District 03 / Acadia Parish to serve as government-certified herbicide applicators. Responsibilities include operating spray equipment, preparing herbicide mixtures, and maintaining roadside vegetation along state highways.

Two years of mobile equipment experience and active Louisiana Class A CDL with Herbicide Equipment Applicator License are required, along with willingness to work in varied

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
• Must hold Louisiana Class "A" CDL License and Herbicide Equipment Applicator License.
• Random drug testing is required.
• Ability to work in all types of inclement weather and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate spray truck or other spray equipment to maintain roadside vegetation along state highways.
• Measure and mix proper amounts of herbicides as needed.
• Operate power and hand tools to remove vegetation obstructing motorists.
• May perform other duties including emergency/disaster support activities.

Skills

Mobile equipment operation

Herbicide handling

Education

Louisiana CDL Class A License

Herbicide Equipment Applicator License

Job description

DISTRICT 03 / U550 / MAINTENANCE / ACADIA PARISH

JOB NUMBER: 03-138201-RDHA-09162026-LR

The purpose of this job is to provide DOTD with well-trained, government certified herbicide applicators to be utilized throughout the state in the proper application of a variety of chemicals within a wide range of geographic landscapes in assigned parish(es) of Louisiana. The incumbent is required to have special knowledge of the use of a wide variety of chemicals with appropriate rates, proper application methods, the chemical needed for the targeted plants (weeds) and the results expected within a wide range of geographic landscapes for the purpose of controlling undesirable vegetation. The incumbent is also responsible for keeping an inventory of chemicals (herbicides) which may amount to tens of thousands of dollars of material stored and portions used on a daily basis.

This position requires the incumbent to read and understand the label for all products being used and interpret the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for potential hazards and safety precautions requires to ensure their safety and the public's safety while minimizing environmental risk with the use of herbicides. Incumbent will be required to wear protective gear when exposed to herbicide chemicals, particular when using handheld spray guns to apply certain herbicides.

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

• Operate spray truck or other spray equipment (may have GPS navigation system) to maintain roadside vegetation along state highway
• Responsible for measuring/mixing proper amounts of appropriate herbicides as needed.
• Operate power and hand tools in the removal of trees, tree branches and other vegetation that may be causing obstruction for motorists.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Promotional, Probational, or Detail to Special Duty

• Requires a Louisiana Class "A" CDL License and current Herbicide Equipment Applicator License issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture.
• Requires random drug testing.
• Required to work in all types of inclement weather and conditions.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Jarrod Francois
Transportation Operations Manager
DOTD / DISTRICT 03
[phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp