Herbicide Applicator Technician (CDL Required)

DeAngelo Contracting Services•Macon, GA

18h•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking motivated Herbicide Applicator Technicians to control weeds, grass, and brush along roadsides and right-of-way while safely operating herbicide application equipment. This role involves applying herbicides to various areas, operating and maintaining specialized equipment, performing daily inspections, and maintaining required documentation. The position also requires adherence to all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations, with the possibility of driving an attenuator truck and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Class B CDL required.
Valid driver's license with a minimum of 5 years of clean driving history.
Ability to travel for up to 2–3 weeks at a time.
Successfully pass a DOT drug screen, DOT physical, background check, previous employment verification, and motor vehicle record review.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to lift 60 lbs. or more.
Must comply with all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Nice To Haves

Previous vegetation management experience is preferred but not required.
Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Core & Rights-of-Way Vegetation Management) preferred. If not currently licensed, the ability to obtain the license within six months of hire is required.

Responsibilities

Apply herbicides to roadsides, rights-of-way, guardrails, utility poles, curbs, concrete, and other customer-designated areas to control weeds, grass, brush, and invasive vegetation.
Operate and maintain spray trucks, ATVs, backpack sprayers, hose application systems, and other vegetation management equipment.
Perform daily inspections, calibration, and minor maintenance on vehicles and spray equipment.
Maintain required documentation, including application records, labels, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.
Drive an attenuator truck and perform other duties as assigned, when required.
Safely operate herbicide application equipment and understand proper application methods.
Identify common weeds, grasses, and brush to ensure effective treatment.
Communicate professionally with customers, coworkers, and the public.
Work safely and effectively in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.