Warehouse Field Technician - Oakdale, MN , Oakdale, MN, US

Job summary

As the warehouse technician you will work alongside the Warehouse specialist assisting with receiving handling storing delivering and tracking control materials You will also be actively supporting the Districts safety program Previous experience at Metropolitan Mosquito Control is preferred but not required A Class B drivers license is preferred and must possess or have the ability to be trained in Forklift operations As needed will assist with the Mosquito Field technicians within the Oakdale facility The Field Mosquito Technician Mosquito Technician is a crucial role that keeps our District operations running smoothly You will use district vehicles and equipment to perform vital functions of our integrated pest management program You will work outdoors and experience some really cool natural environments Becoming a technician is a great opportunity for those interested in gaining experience in Public Health Field Biology Entomology or Community Outreach or for those looking to stay active with a rewarding summer opportunity Hiring starts in February running through season with flexible start and end dates Season begins spring usually ends fall MMCD comes with perks support you personal professional journey Committed teamwork community learning development Ultimate goal leave here tools help life whether work District one season many Benefits Paid time off Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Flexible Start End Dates between April October May fulfill Internship requirements Uniforms Work Outdoors Summer your Community Survey mosquitoes transmit diseases Educate public regarding aspects District programs emphasize reducing risk mosquito tick-borne diseases Monitor deer tick populations provide public education Lyme other tick-borne diseases Participate outreach activities county state fair information booths parades Perform job-related duties directed What bring team Desire contribute something bigger yourself every day Willingness learn openness feedback coaching mentorship Ability legally work USA high school diploma GED valid driver license Schedule Day shift Monday Friday Up hours week Opportunity overtime Job Description Brief Definition Promote health well-being protecting public disease annoyance caused mosquitoes gnats ticks environmentally safe manner Work outdoors direction locate treat mosquito larval habitats surveillance deer ticks according guidelines Essential Duties Responsibilities include Locating sampling treating mosquito larvae habitats including wetlands water-holding containers Performing manual labor waterlogged uneven terrain extended periods adverse weather conditions Calculating proper dosage applying granular pesticides larval habitats Collecting adult mosquito samples occasionally operating ULV sprayers control adult populations especially disease vectors found Documenting field activities insecticide use database Communicating effectively coworkers public Promoting diverse culturally competent respectful workplace Occasionally duties include Helping load control material helicopters aerial treatment large wetlands Picking up tires breeding mosquitoes recycling Sampling treating black fly larval populations rivers streams Sampling deer tick populations Participating outreach activities county state fair information booths parades Performing other job-related duties directed Employment Standards Experience Previous Mosquito field experience preferred Class B license preferred Ability obtain forklift operation certification Knowledge Abilities Skills Ability read maps Obtain MN pesticide applicator licensethrough provided study time materials Use GPS navigation smartphone relevant computer software Read write following written oral instructions Perform math understand units measure Moderately demanding physical activity Learn operate District vehicles mosquito control equipment Follow all District OSHA safety requirements At least years age Possess valid drivers license maintain good driving record MMCD predetermined seasonal classification positions six months duration Physical Requirements Positions this class typically require stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting grasping talking hearing seeing repetitive motions wet uneven terrain Move transport pounds occasionally otherwise move objects Certain involves bike riding Sedentary involves maintaining stationary position Jobs sedentary moving required only occasionally all sedentary criteria met Incumbents subjected outdoor work operation District vehicles equipment MMCD equal opportunity employer prohibits discrimination harassment kind Affirmative action employer actively seek encourage applications women minorities persons disabilities individuals protected veteran status This document available alternative formats individuals disabilities calling MN Relay Service>

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