Weed Control Person I - Internal Only CLOSES 02/19/2026

Klamath County • Klamath Falls, OR

9d • $25 - $32

About The Position

Under general direction, performs weed spraying to prevent damage to county roads.

Requirements

• Experience or training in recognition and eradication of unwanted vegetation
• Through knowledge of Klamath County’s road system
• Knowledge of chemicals used in weed control and their application
• Necessary safety precautions when applying chemicals
• Knowledge of the proper application equipment and its care.
• Valid Oregon Commercial Driver's License
• First Aid Certification
• CPR Certification
• Forklift Training
• Chemical Applicator’s License
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Sprays unwanted vegetation on County roads utilizing a computerized chemical injection sprayer.
• Performs maintenance on weed control vehicle.
• Maintains current Chemical Applicator’s license by attending continuing education classes.
• Completes daily records of location, type, and application rate of chemicals applied.
• Performs duties related to chip sealing, paving, shouldering and light equipment; such as. Trucks, brooms and mowers; plows snow and sands roads.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed