Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator - Lake Charles, United States - State of Louisiana

State of Louisiana

Verified Company

Lake Charles, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Supplemental Information:

DISTRICT 0- UNIT 765- LAKE CHARLES

JOB NUMBER:
07/ /RDHA/ AM

POSITION NUMBER:
138196

A current herbicide Equipment Applicator License issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture is REQUIRED for this position.

A Class "A" CDL license is required prior to being hired for this position.

This position may be filled as a Detail to Special Duty or a Probationary appointment requiring 12-24 months on probation.
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No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.-
For further information about this vacancy contact:***Mike Stevens

Roadside Dev District Coordinator

- "The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type."

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

NOTE:

May be required to possess a valid Louisiana Class D Chauffeurs Driver's License or a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with or without a tanker endorsement.

May be required to possess a Right of Way and Industrial Pest Control Certification.

Job Concepts:

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To operate mobile equipment (such as that enumerated below) to accomplish transportation, maintenance, or construction tasks.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Advanced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Direct supervision from Roadside Development District Coordinator during spraying season and from a foreman or other higherlevel maintenance, supervisory or administrative personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Functional supervision over mobile equipment operators connected with the herbicide equipment.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Department of Transportation and Development. Other locations may be approved by SCS.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Examples of Work:

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Note:

Operation of spray truck or other spray equipment using protective clothing, boots, gloves and/or respirators when necessary will be the primary and recurring functions of the job.

Ensures proper herbicides are utilized for each vegetative maintenance area and procedure in accordance with requirements of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and chemical label.

Ensure proper weather conditions, wind conditions, and topographical conditions are tolerable for spraying of selected herbicides.

Operate the required spray equipment and truck to ensure the proper rate of herbicide is being applied in accordance with the label and other special factors.

May be required to perform duties and operate equipment listed for mobile equipment operators.

Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs user maintenance necessary to keep equipment in clean, good working order.

Maintain all records pertaining to the spraying of herbicides.