Ultra-Low Volume Spray Truck Driver - Environmental Health Services

Fort Bend County • Rosenberg, TX

26d

About The Position

The Ultra-Low Volume Spray Truck Driver applies insecticides by driving truck-mounted Ultra Low Volume (ULV) spray equipment through assigned areas at night and enters data into ULV monitoring systems. The role performs appropriate control measures for adult mosquitoes and mosquito larvae, as required, and monitors environmental and mechanical conditions during applications to ensure accurate delivery. The employee uses pesticides in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and records all usage.

The position assists with special projects and cross-trains with peers. During the recovery period, duties may include maintaining application equipment and vehicles, building and grounds maintenance, cleaning, and field surveying, including retrieval of used and abandoned tires throughout the community. The employee also assists with technical and non-technical service duties in other areas of the Division as needed, performs other duties as assigned, and participates in emergency-management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong verbal skills and the ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees and the public.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within tight deadlines and prioritize own work.
• Ability to multitask and maintain dependability and reliability.
• Knowledge of record-keeping procedures, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Obtain and maintain a Noncommercial Political Pesticide Applicator License within two months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of insecticides.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck-mounted ULV spray equipment through assigned areas at night to apply insecticides.
• Enter data into ULV monitoring systems.
• Perform appropriate control measures for adult mosquito and mosquito larvae populations in assigned areas.
• Monitor environmental and mechanical conditions during insecticide applications to ensure accurate material delivery.
• Use pesticides in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, and record all pesticide usage.
• Assist with special projects and cross-train duties with peers.
• During the recovery period, assist with maintenance of application equipment and vehicles, building and grounds maintenance, cleaning, and field surveying, including retrieval of used and abandoned tires.
• Assist with technical and non-technical service duties in other areas of the Division as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in emergency-management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive a wide range of benefits.
• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).

What This Job Offers

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