Roadside Vegetation & Herbicide Technician

Nunez Community College; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East seeks a Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator to manage herbicide applications and operate related equipment along Jefferson, Orleans, and surrounding areas in southeastern Louisiana.

The role requires a current Louisiana Commercial Applicator License and two years of mobile equipment experience. You will operate spray trucks, maintain vegetation, and support maintenance tasks, with on-call duties during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Requires current Louisiana Commercial Applicator License.
• Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
• Ability to operate spray trucks and grass-cutting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate spray truck and equipment with protective gear.
• Apply herbicides per label and state requirements.
• Operate grass-cutting equipment and perform related labor tasks.
• Assist with minor equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Fill and handle sandbags as needed.
• Maintain vegetation along highways and drainage structures.

Skills

Herbicide application

Mobile equipment operation

On-call readiness

Education

Louisiana Commercial Applicator License

Job description

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East seeks a Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator to manage herbicide applications and operate related equipment along Jefferson, Orleans, and surrounding areas in southeastern Louisiana.

The role requires a current Louisiana Commercial Applicator License and two years of mobile equipment experience. You will operate spray trucks, maintain vegetation, and support maintenance tasks, with on-call duties during emergencies.