DOT/IVM Herbicide Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services • Prole, IA

6d • $22 - $24

About The Position

Herbicide Technicians are responsible for spraying, cutting, trimming, removing weeds, grass, and brush for various public or private businesses. Sometimes this will be accomplished with a spray truck, an ATV, a backpack sprayer, or by pulling a hose up to 300'.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license with 5 years of clean driving record.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
• Must be able to obtain applicable herbicide applicator licensing within 30 days of employment.
• Must be willing to travel a minimum of one week at a time minimum and up to 3 consecutive weeks when job location requires.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• 2 years of verifiable outdoor work experience.
• Availability to work 12–14-hour days, 50-60 hours a week during the season.
• Capability to drag 50lbs for 150 feet repeatedly.
• Able to complete math problems using multiplication and division.
• Must be able to operate a smart phone – using email, text, apple or google maps, and various other communication apps.
• Work independently after training period. Support is always available.
• Operate various power tools to include chainsaws, weed eaters, and leaf blowers.

Nice To Haves

• Previous herbicide application experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete all DOT required truck inspections completely (responsible to identify and trouble shoot truck/spray system issues or needed repairs.
• Keep truck and equipment clean and always organized.
• Individuals will be trained to be capable of calibrating all spray equipment.
• Individuals will be trained in the basic understanding of weed, grass, and brush types.
• Individuals will be trained to have a general knowledge of methods and chemicals used, what they control, and all safety requirements to meet the customers' expectations.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment with travel that lets you experience many places.
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees