ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT HERBICIDE APPLICATOR (VERMILION PARISH)

About This Job

DISTRICT 03 / U560 / MAINTENANCE / VERMILION PARISH
JOB NUMBER: 03-138202-RDHA-07022026-LR

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.

Job Duties and Other Information

• Operate spray truck or other spray equipment (may have GPS navigation system) to maintain roadside vegetation along state highway
• Responsible for measuring/mixing 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

Job Specification

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

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: Promotional or Probational
• Required to obtain a Louisiana Class "A" CDL License and current Herbicide Equipment Applicator License issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture before being appointed to this position
• Requires random drug testing
• Required to work in all types of inclement weather and conditions

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Robert Roberie
Traffic Operations Manager
DOTD - DISTRICT 03
337-893-5523

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01 Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

Yes

No

02 Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

Yes

No

03 Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

Yes

No

04 If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)?

If not, indicate "NA".

05 To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?