Job Summary:
This position is a seasonal position lasting less than 8 months, depending on weather, job demand and budgeting. This position offers no benefits and requires employees to work with chemical herbicides on a full-time basis. Must be a self-starter, highly motivated individual able to work with little or no supervision.

Duties Performed:
Operate county spray equipment for the purpose of controlling noxious weeds. Filling and mixing of all chemical loads, working with herbicides; Responsible for general maintenance of pickups, including oil changes, greasing, minor repairs, cleanup, etc.; Perform other duties as assigned; Fill out all daily paperwork including daily job tickets, spray reports, site reports, etc.; Responsible for maintenance of spray trailers including assisting the public with the rental process (hooking up to vehicle, checking fluids, start motor, inspect pump, booms, nozzles, handgun); Triple rinsing and disposal of chemical containers in the manner directed by the label.

Supervision Given:
None

Supervision Received:
Weed Department Supervisor and Professional Applicator.

Relationship to other jobs:

Promoted from: None

Promoted to:
Professional Applicator

Machines, tools and equipment used:
Spray trucks equipped with Tee-jet or boom-buster systems, 4 x 4 ATVs with attached spray units; torch/welders, assorted hand and power tools.

Working Conditions:
Individuals will be working outdoors on a full-time basis. Applicators in contact with chemicals on a daily basis, to include 2-4Ds and restricted use pesticides.

Job Specifications:

Physical requirements:
Position is physically demanding, must be in good physical condition. Is required to work in and around tall vegetation as well as climb steep, rugged terrain. Must be tolerant of extreme heat, long hours in direct sun and other variable weather conditions. Must be able to lift minimum of 50 pounds. Applicators must be able to pull 300 feet of handgun hose in all types of terrain. Long periods of walking, standing, sitting, depending on job assignment.

Educational requirements:
High school diploma or equal

Special skills:
Comprehend precise instructions of chemical ratios and label instructions. Needs mechanical knowledge. Professional pesticide applicator’s license required at least 30 days after being hired. Must have a current valid drivers license.

Experience required:
Previous application experience is desirable but not necessary..

Training required after hiring:
Read MSDS sheets that pertain to chemicals used by county applicators and sign a statement verifying they’ve read and understood all liabilities of working with said chemicals. Learn to identify weeds on the Idaho noxious weed list by sight.

Additional Comments:
Must be able to and be responsible for decisions regarding sensitive areas, wind, and other variables while in the field; deal tactfully with complaints.