Herbicide Applicator Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services•Ontario, CA

5d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking highly motivated Herbicide Applicator Technicians to support vegetation management operations along rights-of-way and roadsides. Responsibilities include weed control, grass and brush cutting, trimming, and herbicide application using spray trucks, ATVs, backpack sprayers, and hose systems.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
21+ years of age or older.
A valid driver's license required with clean MVR.
Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, and motor vehicle record review.
Must be able to travel away from home for up to 6-8 weeks at a time, 1 week home time. (Hotel paid for by DCS and per-diem).
At least 3 years of herbicide application experience required.

Nice To Haves

Large scale commercial property experience is preferred.
Commercial Pesticide Applicators preferred: Category C6, but not required for hire. This license will need to be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform and document all required DOT truck inspections, including identifying and troubleshooting spray system or vehicle issues and reporting needed repairs.
Maintain trucks, spray equipment, and tools in a clean, safe, and organized condition at all times.
Operate herbicide application equipment safely and efficiently in a variety of field environments.
Receive training to properly calibrate and operate all spray equipment.
Develop a working knowledge of weed, grass, and brush identification.
Gain an understanding of herbicides, application methods, target vegetation, and all related safety procedures to ensure customer expectations and compliance standards are met.