Ultra Low Volume Spray Truck Driver

Harris County • Houston, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health. About Harris County Public Health: Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant. Our Values: HCPH embraces a foundation of HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department’s cornerstone values guiding our work to improve the community’s health and well-being. Transparency: We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them. Integrity: Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission. Respect: We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction. Impact: We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve. Collaboration: We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals Position Overview: Under the primary supervision of the ULV Site Supervisor, the Ultra Low Volume Spray Truck Driver position is responsible for the safe, efficient applications of products to control mosquito populations in response to surveillance data. During periods of low to no mosquito-borne disease detection, this position will assist other areas of Mosquito and Vector Control as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License (Texas upon hire) along with a good driving record required for daily surveillance and collection of species.
• Must obtain a Pesticide Noncommercial Applicator License from the Texas Department Agriculture within one year of employment.
• At least four (4) years of stable employment history.
• At least one (1) full season of ULV truck driving experience with an organized mosquito control agency or a mosquito season’s experience with HCPH Mosquito Control may substitute for the four-year employment history requirement.
• Must be able to operate an electronic device used in the spray truck fleet.
• Basic skills using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient driving skills, particularly with large or specialized vehicles like ULV spray trucks
• Ability to navigate various terrains and conditions safely.
• Competence in using GPS and other navigation tools for effective route planning and area coverage.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members, supervisors, and the public.
• Must comprehend chemical labels and be willing to work with control-related chemicals (e.g., insecticides).
• Ability to work outdoors in various urban and natural environments and weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences with a concentration in entomology, ecology or a related fiield

Responsibilities

• Applies insecticides by driving truck mounted Ultra Low Volume (ULV) spray equipment through assigned areas at night and enters data into the ULV monitoring systems.
• Performs appropriate control measures to adult mosquito and mosquito larvae populations in assigned areas as required.
• Monitors environmental and mechanical conditions during insecticidal applications to insure accurate delivery of material.
• Uses pesticides in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, and records all usage.
• During the recovery period, assists in other duties such as maintenance of application equipment and vehicles, building and ground maintenance, cleaning duties and field surveying.
• Provides support to other Division and/or HCPH programs, to include surveillance, resistance and lab testing, and inspections, by completing non-technical service duties needed for operations.
• Communicates organizational activities to community members during outreach events and as needed, per program.

Benefits

• This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED