(114) Industrial Landscape and Spray Technician

Opterra Career•Farmville, VA

About The Position

The Field Service Technician I performs comprehensive maintenance services on stormwater facilities and devices, as well as vegetation management across a wide range of customer sites. The role involves hands-on fieldwork, attention to safety, and working effectively in diverse outdoor environments. The technician prepares and applies herbicides and other materials, inspects stormwater conveyance systems, operates and maintains vehicles and equipment, and communicates with customers about work scope, timelines, and updates. The position requires travel by vehicle, including overnight travel throughout the territory, and work in varied terrain and weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to travel 50–75% by vehicle, including overnight travel throughout the territory.
Willingness to work in a team environment.
Clear vision, with or without corrective lenses, including close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Proficiency using various forms of technology to complete tasks effectively and efficiently.
Ability to sit, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8–11 hours per day.
Ability to routinely lift, push, pull, or move equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions, including rain, heat, humidity, and sun.
Ability to work around water and traverse diverse terrain, including uneven ground and sloped embankments.
Ability to work within confined spaces.
Willingness to work in close proximity to wildlife, including snakes, stinging insects, and spiders.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Previous work-related skills, knowledge, or experience.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to drive company vehicles, including DOT commercial motor vehicles.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card.
Valid state-required herbicide license.
Ability to acquire a TWIC card within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the company’s five core values: Safety, Others, Integrity, Initiative, and Passion.
Prepare herbicides or other materials for work application.
Communicate with customers about the scope of work, timelines, and updates.
Visually inspect stormwater conveyance systems and document problems affecting their functionality.
Properly dispose of trash and waste materials in and around stormwater conveyance systems, following applicable label instructions.
Use chemical application equipment to manage unwanted vegetation and identify areas for treatment.
Apply research findings to address environmental problems.
Handle, store, and dispose of hazardous chemicals according to applicable regulations, and maintain usage and disposal records.
Learn the expected response to chemical spills and neutralize spills when necessary, following labels and training.
Use technology to complete tailgate briefs and app reports as needed.
Safely operate power equipment, including slope mowers, tractors, UTVs, marsh masters, and zero-turn mowers.
Safely operate handheld power equipment, including string trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, hedge or brush trimmers, and saws.
Safely use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, and axes.
Maintain and safely operate spray equipment, including ATV, UTV, and Roxor equipment.
Load and unload materials manually or using conveyors, hand trucks, forklifts, or transfer augers in accordance with safety training.
Move hoses or equipment into place for application by lifting, pushing, or pulling.
Drive trucks or other vehicles, with or without trailers, to and at work sites to haul supplies and tools.
Identify and report hazardous conditions or behaviors and defective equipment.
Adjust, repair, and service machinery, and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions.
Operate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on spray application equipment.
Direct vehicle traffic, including flagging motorists and setting out signs and cones.
Perform preventative and routine maintenance on vehicles, heavy equipment, and spray equipment.
Clean or service machinery to maintain operating efficiency.
Comply with traffic laws and regulations while operating vehicles.
Follow safety procedures, OSHA standards, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Develop skills and knowledge to obtain core herbicide applicator licenses and learn proper application of growth regulators.
Follow company policies and procedures and confer with supervisors on operational decisions.
Participate in company meetings, training, and state licensure programs.
Build strong customer relationships through effective communication about customer needs and expectations to deliver exceptional service and a positive experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.