What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Weed Control Technician-162346 position at Adams County?
Control noxious weeds on Adams County open space and Adams County road sides.
Note: This is a temporary, seasonal position that typically works between the months of April and October.
Note: This is a temporary, seasonal position that typically works between the months of April and October.
- Apply EPA registered herbicides on Adams County open space and roadsides to noxious weeds.
- Keep accurate records of all herbicide applications.
- Operate various equipment including 1 ton spray truck, ATV, backpack sprayers and hand-held sprayers.
- Perform routine maintenance on chemical spray equipment.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
- Ability to learn basic methods and techniques of integrated noxious weed management.
- Ability to perform safe work practices.
- Ability to learn to operate and maintain various chemical sprayers.
- Ability to learn the proper uses of herbicides, and ability to apply according to the label directions.
- Deal tactfully with the citizens of Adams County,
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Experience: Six months of vegetation management or related experience.
- Education and Training: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- License or Certificate:
- Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado drivers license.
- A Colorado Department of Agriculture pesticide license is preferred.
- Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.
- Other:
- Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Exposure to noise, outdoors, chemical and mechanical hazards.
Salary : $42,016 - $48,318
