Ultra Low Volume Spray Truck Driver

About the role

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is a network of over 1,100 public health professionals committed to improving health outcomes for Harris County residents. HCPH offers a range of services including medical and dental services, community programming, and health education.

Responsibilities

• Applies insecticides by driving truck-mounted ULV spray equipment through assigned areas at night and enters data into the ULV monitoring systems.
• Performs appropriate control measures to adult mosquito and mosquito larvae populations in assigned areas as required.
• Maintains environmental and mechanical conditions during insecticidal applications to ensure accurate delivery of material.
• Operates pesticides in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and records all usage.
• During the recovery period, assists in maintenance of application equipment and vehicles, building and ground maintenance, cleaning duties, and field surveying.
• Supports other Division and/or HCPH programs by completing non-technical service duties needed for operations.
• Communicates organizational activities to community members during outreach events and as needed, per program.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License (Texas upon hire) and a good driving record required for daily surveillance and collection of species.
• Must obtain a Pesticide Noncommercial Applicator License from the Texas Department of Agriculture within one year of employment.
• At least four (4) years of stable employment history.
• At least one (1) full season of ULV truck driving experience with an organized mosquito control agency or a mosquito season’s experience with HCPH Mosquito Control may substitute for the four-year employment history requirement.
• Ability to operate an electronic device used in the spray truck fleet.
• Basic skills using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient driving skills, particularly with large or specialized vehicles like ULV spray trucks.
• Competence in using GPS and other navigation tools for effective route planning and area coverage.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members, supervisors, and the public.
• Comprehension of chemical labels and willingness to work with control-related chemicals (e.g., insecticides).
• Able to work outdoors in various urban and natural environments and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences with a concentration in entomology, ecology, or a related field preferred.
• Documented experience and knowledge as stated on the application.

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences with a concentration in entomology, ecology, or a related field.

General Information

• Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: Regular Full-Time position, up to 40 hours per week. Schedules may vary based on disease detection.
• Work Environment: Primarily operates a truck and application equipment in assigned area at night, while maintaining radio communication. May also require fieldwork for surveys of assigned areas.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to lift at least 75lbs, sit and drive with occasional breaks, work extended periods of time outdoors in high heat and humidity, walk on an incline, through brush and fields, lift, stoop, and bend.
• Work Location: Harris County Public Health: Mosquito & Vector Control Division - 3330 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, Texas 77021.
• Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.