Seasonal Weed Technician

Iron County•Cedar City, UT

3d•$17

About The Position

Iron County is accepting applications for Seasonal Weed and Pest Control Sprayers for the Iron County Weed Department in Cedar City, UT. Duration of employment will not exceed 26 weeks and positions can work part-time or full-time hours - 25 to 40 Hours per week. JOB SUMMARY Performs semiskilled work under the County Wide Noxious Weed and Pest Control Program as defined in the Utah Code, Title 4 Chapter 17, The Utah Noxious Weed Act. Works under the direction and close supervision of the Weed Supervisor to determine weed and pest control priorities. See job description for a complete listing of duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Some experience in weed control or similar work providing knowledge of herbicides, chemicals and combinations of chemicals for effective weed and pest eradication
Obtain pesticide applicator's license, within 30 days of hire; Iron County will pay the cost of Pesticide License
Must have and maintain a valid Utah Driver License in accordance with Iron County Personnel Policy Section 30
Knowledge of the types of weed and pests present in Iron County
Types of herbicides and pesticides most effective on the varieties of weeds and the methods most effective in spraying for their eradication
Iron County Geography
RS 2477 and rights-of-way
GPS computer systems
UST rules and regulations
Work zone regulations
Basic mathematics
Skill in operating weed and pest control equipment
Ability to communicate with co-workers and the public
Detect various weeds and determine the procedure for their eradication
Read plat maps
Read blueprints, plans and specifications
Perform duties without supervision
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Must be able to pass an extensive pre-employment background screening