Public Works Right of Way Herbicide Technician

Charlotte County (FL) • Port Charlotte, FL

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About The Position

The position involves performing technical work related to herbicide management activities in public rights-of-way (ROW). The primary functions include daily field surveillance, identification, assessment, and treatment of nuisance species in strict compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. The incumbent will also be responsible for installing, removing, replacing, relocating, and repairing traffic control signs, markings, and navigational aids.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in applying herbicide and pesticides and installing and maintaining traffic control signs and marine navigational aids.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain Florida Public Pesticide Applicator's license.
• Must obtain and maintain Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic certification from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) within six (6) months of position assignment.
• Completion of Boater's Safety Course.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine field inspections in County ROW; applies various chemicals or uses non-chemical means to control identified nuisance plant species through the proper and safe operation of mechanical and manual applicators.
• Operates gasoline, diesel, and electric equipment including pick-up trucks, commercial truck-mounted herbicide/pesticide spray equipment; pumps, sprayers, blowers, and pesticide application equipment necessary for the control of targeted species.
• Performs pre-trip vehicle, watercraft, and equipment inspections and safety checks prior to use; cleans vehicle and equipment after use and as needed.
• Installs, removes, replaces, relocates, and repairs all traffic control signs and markings and marine navigational aids in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Roadway and Traffic Design standards, US Coast Guard Rules and Regulations, and departmental policies and standards.
• Prepares, completes, and maintains work orders and work logs; ensures documentation includes location of signs, sign types, vertical and horizontal measurements of signs, times, dates, retro reflectivity readings of signs and pavement markings, and work completed.
• Utilizes a variety of tools and equipment common to legend application and marine maintenance.
• Reviews signing and marking conditions, including fading, damage, height, distance, rigidity, obstacles, safety issues, and nighttime reflectivity, in accordance with current state and federal standards and practices; corrects deficiencies.
• Provides courteous and accurate information to adjacent property owners, occupants, or county staff regarding the nature of the control activity being performed.
• Provides detailed and accurate written and computer reports on all work orders, inspections, applications, inventory, and related activities.
• Attends training courses to obtain and maintain required certifications and endorsements.
• Performs traffic control; sets up work and safety zones; flags traffic; may drive variable message board equipped trucks.
• Remains on-call on a rotational basis.
• May be assigned to work on the water vessel, in/near the water (brackish and/or saltwater), to collect marine debris.
• Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED