Herbicide Applicator Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services•Nampa, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking highly motivated Herbicide Applicator Technicians responsible for spraying right aways, roadsides, removing weeds, trimming, and cutting grass and brush. This is accomplished with a spray truck, an ATV, a backpack sprayer, or by dragging a hose. Complete all DOT required truck inspections completely (responsible to identify and trouble shoot truck/spray system issues or needed repairs. Keep truck and equipment clean and always organized. Individuals will be trained to be capable of calibrating all spray equipment. Individuals will be trained in the basic understanding of weed, grass, and brush types. Individuals will be trained to have a general knowledge of methods and chemicals used, what they control, and all safety requirements to meet the customers' expectations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
21+ years of age or older
Valid driver's license with 5 years clean MVR
Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check
Ability to travel away from home for up to 4-6 weeks at a time

Nice To Haves

Herbicide application experience
Commercial Pesticide Applicators preferred: Category C6 (will need to be obtained within the first 90 days of employment)
Agricultural, landscaping, or related industry experience

Responsibilities

Spraying right aways, roadsides, removing weeds, trimming, and cutting grass and brush using a spray truck, ATV, backpack sprayer, or dragging a hose.
Completing all DOT required truck inspections.
Identifying and troubleshooting truck/spray system issues or needed repairs.
Keeping truck and equipment clean and organized.
Calibrating all spray equipment.
Understanding weed, grass, and brush types.
Understanding methods and chemicals used, what they control, and all safety requirements.