Roadside Vegetation Technician I

Black Hawk County; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Hawk County is seeking hands-on workers to assist with Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management. Responsibilities include weed control, vegetation establishment, erosion control, and record keeping using GIS systems.

You will operate county equipment, drive tractors and snow plows, and perform a variety of manual tasks while adhering to safety procedures. A CDL-A, pesticide license, and related training are required within stated timeframes.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and 6+ months related experience or training.
• Must obtain/maintain Iowa CDL Type A within 6 months and Tanker endorsement.
• Must have or obtain Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s license (1A, 3OT, 5, 6) within 1 year.
• Must have or obtain NWCG S-130 and S-190 training within 1 year from hire.
• Basic computer skills and ability to email/word process; ability to read safety and maintenance manuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in roadside vegetation tasks including control of invasive weeds, brush, and trees using mechanical or chemical methods (herbicide spraying, mowing, cutting, prescribed burning).
• Plant seeds to promote native vegetation re-growth.
• Assist with erosion control installations (erosion blankets, waddles).
• Maintain accurate records using GIS mapping of treated locations.
• Operate county equipment and drive farm-type tractors with mower attachments; drive truck with snow plow blades and hopper spreader to remove snow/ice and spread sand/salt.
• Occasionally haul and spread rock; perform various manual labor tasks as directed.
• Follow safety procedures and perform equipment inspections; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Regular attendance

Physical stamina

Reading safety procedures

Basic computer skills

Communication via email

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Type A

Tank endorsement

Pesticide Applicator License

NWCG S-130/S-190 training

GIS mapping systems

Job description

Black Hawk County is seeking hands-on workers to assist with Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management. Responsibilities include weed control, vegetation establishment, erosion control, and record keeping using GIS systems.

You will operate county equipment, drive tractors and snow plows, and perform a variety of manual tasks while adhering to safety procedures. A CDL-A, pesticide license, and related training are required within stated timeframes.