Roadside Herbicide & Equipment Operator (CDL Req)

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a skilled Herbicide Operator to support roadway and right-of-way maintenance across Louisiana. The role involves operating spray trucks and specialized equipment, applying herbicides, and maintaining accurate logs to meet regulatory requirements.

Two years of mobile equipment experience are required, along with a Herbicide Equipment Applicator License and a Class A CDL before hire.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
• Herbicide Equipment Applicator License issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture is REQUIRED.
• A Class CDL license is required prior to being hired.

Responsibilities

• Operates spray trucks and herbicide equipment to control roadside vegetation along highways, bridges, and rights-of-way.
• Mixes and applies herbicides at proper rates for targeted vegetation.
• Maintains chemical inventory and daily application logs per DOTD and LDAF requirements.
• Performs calibration of spray equipment to ensure proper application rates.
• Enters daily work activities into the Agile system.

Skills

Mobile equipment operations

Job description

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a skilled Herbicide Operator to support roadway and right-of-way maintenance across Louisiana. The role involves operating spray trucks and specialized equipment, applying herbicides, and maintaining accurate logs to meet regulatory requirements.

Two years of mobile equipment experience are required, along with a Herbicide Equipment Applicator License and a Class A CDL before hire.