Field Technician 1

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Yarmouth Port, MA

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About The Position

The Field Technician 1 supports the State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board’s mosquito control work in Massachusetts. The role involves maintaining drainage ditches and culverts, clearing blocked pipes, managing brush in areas under surveillance for mosquito development, and applying larvicides. The technician identifies mosquito adults and larvae, remembers the general layout of potential mosquito habitats in the assigned work area, and continues learning about mosquitoes and mosquito-borne disease. When the Crew Chief is absent, the technician enters daily work reports and maps ditches and pipes using GIS applications, and responds to citizen requests. The position requires safe operation of vehicles and tools and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Other tasks may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• If the selected applicant does not have a current pesticide license, they must pass a written examination and obtain the CORE pesticide license within three months of hire, or employment may be terminated.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to current Massachusetts pesticide license holders.
• Additional licenses such as CDL A or B or a hoisting engineer license are a plus but are not required.

Responsibilities

• Clear drainage ditch systems with a shovel, rake, or other hand tools so water is free from debris.
• Operate a vehicle safely.
• Remove blockages from culverts.
• Use a sewer snake to unblock pipes.
• Use a brush cutter and/or chain saw to clear brush in areas under surveillance for mosquito development.
• Apply larvicides using hand-operated or backpack sprayers.
• Practice safe work habits and use tools safely.
• Remember the general layout of potential mosquito habitat in the assigned work area.
• Recognize adult mosquitoes and mosquito larvae.
• In the absence of the Crew Chief, enter daily work reports into GIS applications and map ditches and pipes using GIS applications for annual reports and CRS reporting.
• Continue education on mosquitoes and mosquito-borne disease.
• Respond to citizen requests in the absence of the Crew Chief.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Work in all weather conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed