Seasonal Vegetation Technician

Garfield County Colorado•Rifle, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal full-time position for six months. The role involves locating, identifying, and treating noxious weeds throughout Garfield County. The technician will also communicate with landowners and educate the public on noxious weed identification, plant ecology, and land and natural resource management.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
No experience required.
Valid Driver’s License.
Proficient use of web navigation, email, and software such as GIS/GPS devices and applications.
Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.
Knowledge of native and invasive plant species identification, and mitigation.
Capable of lifting and transporting equipment and materials used in vegetation management tasks, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds using correct lifting techniques.
Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and occasionally crouch and crawl, while maintaining body balance and equilibrium.
Proficient in using dexterous hand movements for handling tools, equipment, and controls, with frequent use of hand and finger motions for grasping, holding, picking, pinching, and operating objects.
Ability to reach overhead, forward, and below waist level to operate controls within a vehicle or access tools and equipment.
Possess specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, for assessing vegetation conditions and navigating terrain in all weather conditions.
Must have adequate hearing for communication with team members and detecting potential hazards in the field.
Comfortable with frequent standing and walking during fieldwork, including walking or hiking on uneven and rocky terrain while wearing a backpack sprayer weighing up to 35 pounds.
Occasionally required to climb, balance, and maintain body balance while ascending or descending ladders or open stairs.
Capable of frequently sitting and driving for extended periods while maintaining focus and alertness, and occasionally required to maintain body balance while driving on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
Able to maneuver equipment, and materials, including pushing or pulling heavy objects or trailers as necessary.
Maintain endurance for outdoor work, repetitive tasks, and prolonged driving periods, adapting to varying environmental conditions and work demands.
Pre-employment background check with will include a Criminal Background Check and Employment Verification, and Motor Vehicle Record. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check and Employment Verification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management or related field OR Coursework in Vegetation Management, Environmental Sciences, or Ecology preferred OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in local invasive plant identification or pesticide application
Colorado Department of Agriculture Commercial Applicator Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains spray vehicles and equipment.
Mixes, loads, and applies herbicides daily.
Utilizes GPS devices to help identify, locate, and record instances of noxious weed infestations.
Interprets and applies state and Federal guidelines concerning the safe use of pesticides, weed management methods, and personal safety.
Completes daily herbicide application record.
Monitors the progress of treated areas.
Interacts with and disseminates information to the internal staff and the public in a professional, courteous and friendly manner.
Observes safety precautions and wears appropriate safety equipment at all times.
Uses and maintains County property in a safe and professional manner.
Reviews all work products to ensure highest level of quality.
Drives vehicle to perform one or more essential functions.
Performs other duties of a similar or related level as necessary or assigned.