Seasonal Part Time Driver Mosquito

Vector Disease Control International (VDCI) • Green Cove Springs, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Part Time Driver operates a mosquito control spray truck safely and effectively as part of an integrated mosquito management program. The work supports mosquito surveillance, preventative services, and large-scale spraying to help prevent the spread of disease. Drivers work outdoors and may encounter variable weather, uneven terrain, pesticides, dust and airborne particulates, excessive noise, biting insects, hazardous plants, and wild or domestic animals. The role requires lifting and using items weighing up to 50 pounds, safely operating a motor vehicle, and keeping the vehicle and other equipment clean. After a training period, the driver should be comfortable working independently.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license from their state of residence, solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, and basic math skills for following product-label mixing instructions. The company will assist the driver in maintaining licenses or certificates required by applicable regulations. Customer-facing experience is preferred.

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, to follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Maintain licenses or certificates 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.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly spray assigned zones as instructed by the contract supervisor.
• Use GPS monitor equipment nightly as instructed and immediately report malfunctions.
• Accurately record required data from each spray mission on the appropriate log sheet.
• Know applicable chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets, and handle and apply chemicals according to label specifications.
• Follow safety and spill procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
• Operate all equipment properly and safely.
• Support, enforce, promote, and implement company safety policies and programs.
• Respond promptly and effectively to change and perform other essential tasks as assigned.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and keep it and other equipment clean.
• Lift and use chemical containers and application equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive pay; many roles offer performance incentives.
• Career growth opportunities and training and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance and other health benefits for eligible full-time colleagues; enrollment may begin 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.
• Health, safety, and flexibility are prioritized.

What This Job Offers

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