Seasonal Mosquito Field Technician
About The Position
Clarke Mosquito Services of Rigby, ID is seeking to hire a Seasonal Mosquito Field Technician. You will be responsible for inspecting mosquito breeding sites and applying larvicides to those breeding sites to control mosquito larval populations by truck and an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with attached sprayer. Hands-on training will be provided in all areas, no experience needed. This position is perfect for someone who is interested in public health, sustainability, learning different aspects of mosquito operations and enjoys working outdoors.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Have a valid driver's license with an excellent driving record
- Ability to learn to drive a truck trailer
- Possess a high school degree or equivalent with high school level math skills
- Communicate effectively in English in both written and verbal forms
- Required to pass the Idaho Department of Agriculture Exams (training provided)
- Ability to work during the entire season (generally May - October)
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to remove all jewelry in compliance to company policy
- Be able to sit, drive a vehicle for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend, lift, and carry a 60-80lb backpack during treatments for extensive amounts of time
- Candidate must be comfortable performing assigned duties in the field from a vehicle while navigating through various residential communities, urban environments and traffic patterns where environmental conditions that is affected by weather.
- Capable of using a handheld technical device including, but not limited to, smartphones, GPS, and system applications
- Candidate must also be comfortable performing assigned duties outdoors while walking through various and challenging terrain including, but not limited to water, heavy vegetation and uneven land throughout residential communities, urban environments, and forested areas where environmental conditions are affected by weather.
Nice To Haves
- Depending on your return date and school schedule, we might be able to offer part-time work until the end of our season!
Responsibilities
- Ability to follow GPS Route and drive to potential breeding sites
- Inspect bodies of water, collect and label samples of mosquito larvae
- Apply treatment to positive breeding sites by hand or backpack
- Input field data into smartphone through company application
- Communicate with residents reporting standing water
Benefits
- spending your days outdoors in nature
- rehire pay increases
- paid volunteer time (Day of Caring)
- employee of the month recognition programs
- paid internships
- employee referral bonuses
- a free employee assistance program
- 401K (Roth and Traditional) with generous match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
