CDL Herbicide Applicator Technician

About the role

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking motivated Herbicide Applicator Technicians to control weeds, grass, and brush along roadsides and right-of-way while safely operating herbicide application equipment.

Responsibilities

• Apply herbicides to roadsides, rights-of-way, guardrails, utility poles, curbs, concrete, and other customer-designated areas to control weeds, grass, brush, and invasive vegetation.
• Operate and maintain spray trucks, ATVs, backpack sprayers, hose application systems, and other vegetation management equipment.
• Perform daily inspections, calibration, and minor maintenance on vehicles and spray equipment.
• Maintain required documentation, including application records, labels, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Drive an attenuator truck and perform other duties as assigned, when required.
• Safely operate herbicide application equipment and understand proper application methods.
• Identify common weeds, grasses, and brush to ensure effective treatment.
• Communicate professionally with customers, coworkers, and the public.
• Work safely and effectively in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Class B CDL required.
• Valid driver's license with a minimum of 5 years of clean driving history.
• Ability to travel for up to 2–3 weeks at a time.
• Successfully pass a DOT drug screen, DOT physical, background check, previous employment verification, and motor vehicle record review.
• Previous vegetation management experience is preferred but not required.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Core & Rights-of-Way Vegetation Management) preferred. If not currently licensed, the ability to obtain the license within six months of hire is required.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs. or more.
• Must comply with all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development

Pay

$18.00-25.00/hour depending on experience.