Weed Control Operator
Bannock County
- Pocatello, ID
- $15.59-15.60 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Surveys County in search of noxious weeds, including plotting and mapping problem sites;
- Calculates chemical application concentrations and rates per acre and mixes chemicals based on correct proportions for the job;
- Operates motor vehicle with spraying equipment to perform safe application of herbicides and pesticides after assessing environmental and other conditions effecting the job;
- Assists with recording services to property owners, noting extent of spraying operation;
- Maintains, calibrates, and performs basic repairs on motorized, mechanical and application equipment;
- Unloads and stores chemicals shipped in for storage;
- Conducts weed treatment and experimental control including collecting specimens of weeds for identification and study and maintaining weed identification records;
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Applicable regulations and policies regarding safe work practices, including application of herbicides and pesticides;
- EPA guidelines and regulations;
- Customer service skills;
- Safe operation of basic power and hand tools;
- Basic maintenance procedures on a motor vehicle;
- Safe and correct operation of pesticide application vehicles and equipment.
- Follow written and oral instructions;
- Identify noxious weeds;
- Operate a motor vehicle, including four-wheel drive truck and ATV;
- Operate, adjust, and monitor spraying equipment;
- Maintain spraying records, logs, and documentation;
- Operate general shop hand and power tools;
- Perform basic mathematical computations in determining percentages for chemical concentrations;
- Work in a potentially hazardous environment;
- Communicate effectively with the public and other employees including in sensitive situations.
- High school diploma or GED equivalency is required and some knowledge of agriculture is preferred; and
- Some experience performing herbicide and/or pesticide application is preferred;
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- Idaho Class B CDL drivers license may be required;
- Forklift operator certification may be required;
- Idaho Professional Applicators License (Laws and Safety, Agricultural Herbicides categories) may be required.
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone;
- Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, labels, and package instructions;
- Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a variety of applicator equipment, power and hand tools, adjust equipment, operate standard office equipment and a personal computer, and operate a motor vehicle;
- Sufficient strength to lift objects in excess of 50 pounds;
- Sufficient body mobility, agility, and flexibility to perform maintenance and applicator operations and perform strenuous activities for extended periods of time in varied weather conditions.