Weed Control Assistant

Rio Blanco County•Meeker, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs manual work involved in controlling and preventing the establishment of aggressive non-native noxious weeds on all lands in Rio Blanco County.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
18 years of age
Valid Colorado Driver’s License
Must pass in-house training
Ability to learn math skills for the calibration of spray equipment and the mixing of chemicals
Ability to maintain a courteous and effective working relationship with co-workers, other agencies, and the public
Ability to be organized, to take direction and work with minimal supervision
Read various types of maps
Operation of ATV, UTV, Truck
Use of GPS

Nice To Haves

Noxious weed identification
Equipment and herbicide used in noxious weed control

Responsibilities

Assists in the mixing of chemicals at the appropriate volumes for the application to noxious weeds.
Sprays noxious weeds with appropriate chemical mixes and rates along county road right-of-ways, for private landowners and on contracted public lands.
Operates and performs minor maintenance on spray equipment, including a one ton truck, hydraulic and computerized sprayers, 4-Wheelers, booms, and backpack sprayers.
Assists in GIS and GPS mapping of noxious weeds.
Stocks herbicide inventory.
Assists with maintaining accurate records.