SR. Roadside Vegetation Management Technician/ Roadside Vegetation Management Technician

Klickitat County•Goldendale and/or Bickleton, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Public Works ER&R Supervisor. The role involves finding, identifying, and controlling roadside vegetation and noxious weeds along county roads. The technician will operate various hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment. Additionally, the position will perform general road maintenance and winter snow and ice removal activities.

Requirements

Ability to abide by federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards related to spraying herbicides.
Ability to identify noxious weeds in the County.
Ability to practice safety precautions and standards related to herbicide spraying and vehicle operation.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to read maps and locate areas on maps.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to physically perform the essential functions of the job in a safe manner.
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Work experience operating equipment, spraying chemicals, or related activities.
Valid Washington State driver's license.
Valid Washington State pesticide applicator’s license or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
Valid Public Operator Weed Control License - Washington State Department of Agriculture or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
Valid Washington State Approved Flagger's Card or ability to obtain within 18 months of employment.
Valid First Aid Medical Card or ability to obtain within 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Operate a spray truck and tractor mower for managing noxious weeds and roadside vegetation on County roads.
Mix herbicides and perform applications; maintain application records.
Read, understand, and follow all pesticide labels.
Maintain all herbicide inventory, equipment, and labor records for billing, payroll, and regulatory uses.
Provide leadership in maintaining the County roadside vegetation and noxious weed control program.
Cut brush, trees, and other vegetation using heavy equipment, chain saw, machete, ax, brush hook, and other hand tools; burn brush and weeds.
Perform a variety of vegetation management throughout the county using both mechanical and chemical applications.
Conduct roadside vegetation surveys.
Explain the purpose of vegetation management practices to interested citizens.
Maintain files, records, and logs for vehicles, equipment, and inventory utilizing a computer.
Make spontaneous decisions regarding weed control efforts to maintain personal, public, and environmental safety.
Pick up rubbish, debris, and dead animals; clean ditches and culverts using hand tools; clean bridges; perform general clean-up work.
Act as a traffic flagger; place traffic cones, signs, barricades, and other traffic control devices to ensure a smooth flow of traffic; may drive a pilot car.
Perform road maintenance and snow removal when available.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain a positive public image and a good working relationship with landowners, land managers, public officials, and other public employees.
Perform incidental duties related to noxious weed control and County land management as assigned.