Driver Mosquito

Vector Disease Control International (VDCI) • Tavares, FL

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About The Position

The Mosquito Spray Truck Driver safely and effectively operates a mosquito control spray truck as part of an integrated mosquito management program. The role supports mosquito surveillance, preventative services, and large-scale spraying to help prevent the spread of diseases. The driver sprays assigned zones, uses GPS monitoring equipment, records mission data, and handles chemicals and equipment in accordance with instructions, safety procedures, and applicable product labels. Work is regularly performed outdoors and may involve hazardous conditions and substances. The driver must also safely operate and maintain a clean motor vehicle and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information in internal and external settings.
• Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and the ability to follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Maintain licenses or certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations, with company assistance.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and become knowledgeable in pest control.
• Comfort working independently after a training period.
• Ability to lift and use items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in conditions that may include challenging or unstable terrain, weather, pesticides, dust and airborne particulates, excessive noise, biting insects, hazardous plants, and wild and domestic animals.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly spray assigned zones as instructed by the contract supervisor.
• Use GPS monitor equipment nightly as instructed and immediately report malfunctions.
• Accurately record all required data from each spray mission on the appropriate log sheet.
• Become familiar with applicable chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and handle and apply chemicals according to label specifications.
• Follow proper safety and spill procedures and use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follow proper and safe operating procedures for all equipment used.
• Support, enforce, promote, and implement the company’s safety policies and programs.
• React promptly and effectively to change and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and keep it and all other equipment clean.
• Lift and use items such as chemical containers and application equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive pay; many roles offer performance incentives.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus additional benefits; full-time colleagues may enroll immediately upon hire, with benefits starting on day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED