(101) Field Service/Spray Technician I

Opterra Career•Lexington, SC

About The Position

The Field Service/Spray Technician I oversees daily field operations and works alongside the crew to complete vegetation management and stormwater maintenance projects. The role ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards while providing excellent customer service. It involves leading and developing crew members, applying herbicides, maintaining stormwater systems, operating and maintaining vehicles and specialized equipment, and completing electronic reports and safety documentation. The position requires travel to customer locations throughout the assigned territory, including approximately 30% travel and occasional overnight travel. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions and varied terrain, including around water, slopes, confined spaces, and wildlife. The employee must wear required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have strong leadership and communication skills.
Be able to effectively lead a crew and maintain a positive work environment.
Have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Be comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and mobile apps.
Be able to travel approximately 30%, including occasional overnight travel.
Be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Be able to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card.
Have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work around water, slopes, confined spaces, and natural wildlife.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Experience leading landscaping, vegetation management, construction, utility, environmental, or public works crews.
A state herbicide applicator license, or willingness to obtain one.
Ability to obtain a TWIC Card within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate a field crew to safely complete daily work assignments.
Communicate with customers about project schedules, progress, and expectations.
Promote a positive team culture centered on safety, accountability, and professionalism.
Apply herbicides and perform vegetation management using a variety of spray equipment.
Inspect, maintain, and repair stormwater conveyance systems and related infrastructure.
Safely operate trucks, trailers, UTVs, tractors, zero-turn mowers, slope mowers, and other specialized equipment.
Operate chainsaws, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, and other handheld equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Complete electronic reports, safety documentation, and daily job records using mobile technology.
Ensure work complies with OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and company safety policies.
Assist with training and developing crew members.
Identify hazards, solve problems in the field, and communicate effectively with management.
Travel to customer locations throughout the assigned territory.