ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT HERBICIDE APPLICATOR (VERMILION PARISH)

About the role

The purpose of this job is to provide DOTD with well-trained, government certified herbicide applicators to be utilized throughout the state in the proper application of a variety of chemicals within a wide range of geographic landscapes in assigned parish(es) of Louisiana. The incumbent is required to have special knowledge of the use of a wide variety of chemicals with appropriate rates, proper application methods, the chemical needed for the targeted plants (weeds) and the results expected within a wide range of geographic landscapes for the purpose of controlling undesirable vegetation.

Responsibilities

• Operate spray truck or other spray equipment (may have GPS navigation system) to maintain roadside vegetation along state highway
• Measure/mix proper amounts of appropriate herbicides as needed
• Operate power and hand tools in the removal of trees, tree branches and other vegetation that may be causing obstruction for motorists
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities

Requirements

This position requires the incumbent to read and understand the label for all products being used and interpret the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for potential hazards and safety precautions requires to ensure their safety and the public's safety while minimizing environmental risk with the use of herbicides. Incumbent will be required to wear protective gear when exposed to herbicide chemicals, particular when using handheld spray guns to apply certain herbicides.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Skills

Special knowledge of the use of a wide variety of chemicals with appropriate rates, proper application methods, the chemical needed for the targeted plants (weeds) and the results expected within a wide range of geographic landscapes for the purpose of controlling undesirable vegetation.

Benefits

Requires random drug testing.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact: Robert Roberie Transportation Operations Manager
DOTD - DISTRICT 03
337-893-5523