Seasonal Vegetation Management Infrastructure Mowing/Field Technician Team Lead - Boulder

Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department is seeking to hire a Seasonal Vegetation Management Infrastructure Mowing/Field Technician Team Lead. · The Lead technician will work directly with the full time Noxious Weed Infrastructure Resource Specialist in carrying out their d ...

Job description

Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department is seeking to hire a Seasonal Vegetation Management Infrastructure Mowing/Field Technician Team Lead.

The Lead technician will work directly with the full time Noxious Weed Infrastructure Resource Specialist in carrying out their daily tasks in the area of noxious weed management for open spaces and Boulder County Rights of Way.

County mowing team will work with the Vegetation Infrastructure Management Specialist and will be tasked with maintaining all vegetation located within the approximate 600 miles of county road rights of way, trailhead parking lots, and other parks and open spaces.

Individual selected for this role will be tasked with maintaining roadside rights of way for commuter, pedestrian and cyclist safety by operating mowers, suppression of weeds on open spaces, fire mitigation mowing for public safety, manually removing noxious weeds by hand or utilizing handheld weed trimming equipment.

Roadside and open space mowing will be completed with large horsepower tractors with 15-foot mowing decks or Ventrac mower. Mowing occurs on active county roadsides during times of light and heavy traffic.

Individuals awarded this position will be required to maintain equipment, keep logs of activities conducted, use asset management software and/or GIS/GPS software and equipment in tracking the completion of their mowing duties.

Individuals in this role at times will be required to operate handheld weed trimming equipment and or manually hand pull, dig or apply herbicides to noxious weeds in completion of roadside mowing duties.

Candidates will be asked to obtain a Certified Operators herbicide application license. The ideal candidates for this position are safety conscious and able to work independently.

This is an hourly, non-benefited position that will work 40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 5:00pm. This position will work out of 5201 St Vrain Road, Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range:
$ $27.40 Hourly

Tentative Hiring Timeline

Phone Screening:
Week of March 9th

First Round Interviews:
Week of March 9th

Reference Check:
Week of March 9th

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit for more information.

Examples of Duties

Safely operates large 110hp-160hp tractor and 15-foot double winged mower along roadsides during general traffic/commuting hours and on open space properties for control of noxious weeds on terrain that can be rocky and rough
Conducts basic servicing/maintenance of equipment and maintains weekly/daily maintenance log
Performs minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment
Checks/reports current or anticipated mechanical problems with equipment
Maps and records all mowing data and enters data into software programs; assists resource specialist with mapping and data entry of all roadside mowing operations
Operates smaller mowing equipment and towing trailers to jobsite to complete vegetation management on areas where smaller equipment is more appropriate
Identifies some noxious weeds
Mechanical control (hand pulling, hand cutting, using weed trimmers, etc.) of state-listed noxious weeds
Applies herbicide for control of noxious weeds or for cut stump treatments of invasive trees
Performs related work, as required
May be reassigned during emergency situations

Required Qualifications


PLEASE NOTE:

When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed.

Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process.

Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager.

If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged.

In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

A high school diploma, or equivalent

Driver's License

Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

Background Check

A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

Special Requirements

Successful candidate must obtain a Certified Operator's herbicide application license within 6 months of hire (Boulder County will pay for applicator's license and registration upon successfully completing the application and testing process)

Pre-employment Physical

Candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of experience with operating large farming equipment, tractors, and mowers
Knowledge of invasive plants of Colorado
State of Colorado Certified Herbicide Applicator's License
Experience with chainsaw operation

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to operate tractors and mowers along busy county roads safely
Ability to climb steps in and out of large, cab tractors
Ability to attach and detach equipment from tractors
The noxious weed group is a very motivated group who work closely together across all areas of weed management as needed
The ideal candidates for this position are safety conscious and able to work independently

Physical Requirements

Frequently handles hazardous materials, i.e. herbicides
May require walking on steep slopes with backpack sprayers, shovels, etc.
Works on busy roadways
Work will be conducted in all types of weather

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees.

We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Along with offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers hourly employees the following benefits:

peace of mind for the future with PERA pension, PERA 401k, and Social Security retirement plans;
ways to get around town with discounts on the RTD Eco Pass;
paid medical leave;
the opportunity to take charge of your well-being through a nationally-recognized wellness program.

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? (Required)

Yes
No

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Do you have experience operating large tractors and mowers?

Yes
No

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Do you have experience applying herbicides?

Yes
No

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Do you have a State of Colorado Spray Applicator's License?

Yes
No

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Do you have experience in operating and maintaining small mowers and hand held trimming equipment such as weed whips and/or walk behind mowers?

Yes
No

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Do you have experience with chainsaws?

Yes
No

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One of our guiding values is around Inclusion. We value, respect, and support all individuals by being an inclusive, culturally responsive county government. What do you perceive as a challenge when working with a diverse workforce?

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What does diversity mean to you?

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