Herbicide

City of Copperas Cove•Copperas Cove, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates street sweepers and other equipment to clean rights-of-way and maintain and repair streets. The role includes operating vehicles and equipment for street repair, herbicide application, brush removal, concrete work, and related labor. The employee maintains equipment, records operational and chemical application information, and performs other duties as assigned. The position receives direct supervision from the Superintendent Street/Drainage and/or Street Supervisor and requires participation in an on-call schedule.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
One to two years of experience operating commercial trucks, heavy municipal equipment, industrial sweeping machinery, or vegetation management/spraying equipment.
Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B or higher, with a clean driving record.
Obtain a state-approved herbicide/pesticide applicator license in a Texas Department of Agriculture-required category within one year of hire.
Knowledge of heavy-duty regenerative air sweepers and specialized chemical application equipment.
Understanding of safe chemical mixing, loading, application, drift management, personal protective equipment requirements, and local and state environmental regulations.
Ability to read and navigate local street maps within Copperas Cove.
Understanding of street safety rules, defensive driving techniques, and TxDOT/OSHA work-zone standards.
Knowledge of safe and efficient equipment and vehicle operation and routine preventive maintenance.
Skill in operating light and heavy motorized maintenance and construction equipment.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and relate well to the public and coworkers.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions, and read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; calculate figures and amounts; and manage and prioritize several duties at once.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screen; a job-related test may be required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maneuver municipal sweepers along designated urban, residential, and commercial routes.
Operate equipment for street repair and maintenance, including street sweepers, pneumatic rollers, sand spreaders, water trucks, distributor trucks, dump trucks, crack sealing machines, herbicide sprayers, tractors with shredders, and brush chippers.
Be familiar with backhoes and loaders.
Operate herbicide application vehicles and sweeper-mounted spray systems in accordance with environmental safety guidelines and chemical label instructions.
Maintain daily records of mileage, operating hours, fuel use, material disposal, route completion, and chemical application details, including quantities, wind conditions, and target areas.
Use hand tools for woodworking, metal fabrication, and other jobs; trim trees and limbs; remove brush; and perform minor sidewalk, curb, gutter, and other concrete installation and repair.
Assist with hauling materials, road repair, and asphalt work.
Perform preventive maintenance and minor field repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Perform labor duties and other assigned duties when not operating the street sweeper.
Participate in an on-call schedule.
Serve on employee committees as assigned.
Follow directions, work well with coworkers, maintain a pleasant attitude, and attend work regularly and on time.