Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator

State of Louisiana • Kenner, LA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) operates regional flood control systems and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish and the east-bank areas of Orleans and Jefferson Parishes to protect lives and property from tidal flooding. The Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator operates herbicide spray equipment and mobile equipment to perform vegetation maintenance, transportation, maintenance, and construction tasks. The position requires maintaining a current State of Louisiana Commercial Applicator License issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture. The incumbent reports to a foreman or higher-level supervisor.

The role may be assigned to the Jefferson or Orleans region. During Mississippi River flooding and hurricane or tropical storm emergencies, the incumbent may be called in and must report for duty when required, remaining on duty until released by the Appointing Authority. The position may be filled through a probational, promotional, lateral transfer, detail to special duty, or job appointment. The starting minimum pay is $22.52 per hour; actual starting salary depends on the selected applicant’s education and experience.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
• Maintain a current State of Louisiana Commercial Applicator License issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Operate spray trucks and other spray equipment, using required protective clothing and equipment when necessary.
• Select and apply the appropriate herbicide for each vegetative maintenance area and procedure in accordance with Louisiana Department of Agriculture requirements and chemical labels.
• Operate spray equipment and trucks to apply herbicide at the proper rate and in accordance with chemical labels and other applicable factors.
• Operate grass-cutting equipment, including tractors, turf cats, and zero-turn cutters.
• Perform labor duties when conditions are unfavorable for herbicide application, including cutting trees, picking up paper and trash, and using weed trimmers.
• Assist mechanics with minor equipment repairs as required, including disassembling and reassembling parts, lubricating, and fueling equipment.
• Fill and handle sandbags as required.
• Maintain vegetation along highway roadsides, flood walls, abutments, fences, foreshore protection, loose rock transitions, power poles, signs, slope pavement, drainage structures, and drainage canals using appropriate herbicides or other chemical treatments.
• Report for emergency duty when required during Mississippi River flooding and hurricane or tropical storm events, and remain on duty until released.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed