What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weed Control/Road Maintenance Operator I position at Beaver County?
Description:
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of field supervisory and journey level operator duties related to coordinating and
carrying out the county-wide noxious weed control program as established by county ordinance and/or
state statute.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Weed Control works under the general supervision of the Road Supervisor.
Road Maintenance Operator I works under the general supervision of the Road Forman.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Meets with county governing boards, commission and department head, receives program guidelines and
policy interpretations; attends relevant county and public meetings and informs the public of county weed
abatement programs. Develops and organizes educational programs on weed prevention, weed identification, and chemical
control; speaks to organizations and groups on weed abatement. Develops interlocal agreements as needed to achieve cooperative efforts related to the control of weeds and pests; negotiates with various agencies and organizations; works with other agencies to coordinate, control and obtain necessary permits required by law.
Orders equipment and supplies; publishes public notices and serves individual notices on owners of weed
infested land who are delinquent to control the weed(s). Surveys county properties, public and private, for infestations of noxious weeds; informs private owners to potential infestations on their property, and their responsibility to eradicate the same; obtains permission to enter property.
Receives and investigates complaints of noxious weeds throughout the county; identifies the variety of
weed and the most effective herbicide to be used in its eradication; schedules and monitors operation of
county spray projects on public and private land; enforces various laws governing the programs; initiates
sanctions for violations of laws and regulations.
Supervises the operation, maintenance and repair of chemical sprayers; designs, installs and maintains
chemical storage units; monitors all chemical usage to establish on-going record and history to minimize
liability and risk; performs spraying as needed.
Conducts weed treatment and experimental eradication; collects data on weed specimens, enters field
information into GPS mapping system; identifies exotic noxious weeds; operates personal computer as
needed to log and record data and generate reports and records; submits reports to various federal, state
and local agencies.
Performs duties as outlined in the Road Maintenance Operator I position during off season (winter
months) when weed control is not essential and during peak weed control (spring/summer) as directed by
Road Supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education and experience:
A. Graduation from high school; plus one (1) year of specialized training provided through
professional workshops, seminars, vocational programs or in-service;
AND
B. Four (1) years of experience in weed control or similar work providing knowledge of
herbicides, chemicals, and combinations of chemicals for effective weed eradication;
OR
C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Required, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of the types of weed present in Beaver County; the types of
herbicides most effective on the varieties of weed and the methods most effective in spraying for
their eradication; federal, state and local noxious weed laws and appropriate city and county
ordinances (ASCS, SCS, CRP, etc.) and the procedures described therein; environmental issues
and regulations (state & federal); EPA regulations and guidelines.
Ability to detect various weeds and determine the procedure for their eradication; understand
scientific reports relating to weed resistance to herbicides, supervise subordinates and to direct
work performed by employees in order to maximize weed control services; perform simple
bookkeeping and maintain department records as required; develop effective working
relationships with elected officials and the public; communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
3. Special Qualifications:
Must possess and maintain a valid Utah State Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
Must possess or be able to obtain a commercial applicators license (categories: agricultural, right-
of-way, public health).
Must maintain current licenses through recertifications.
4. Work Environment:
Tasks require variety of physical activities, occasionally involving muscular strain, such as
walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to the
safe performance of required duties. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional
stability and discriminating thinking. Regular exposure to toxic or hazardous chemicals and
materials. Frequent travel required in course of performing portions of job functions.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of field supervisory and journey level operator duties related to coordinating and
carrying out the county-wide noxious weed control program as established by county ordinance and/or
state statute.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Weed Control works under the general supervision of the Road Supervisor.
Road Maintenance Operator I works under the general supervision of the Road Forman.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Meets with county governing boards, commission and department head, receives program guidelines and
policy interpretations; attends relevant county and public meetings and informs the public of county weed
abatement programs. Develops and organizes educational programs on weed prevention, weed identification, and chemical
control; speaks to organizations and groups on weed abatement. Develops interlocal agreements as needed to achieve cooperative efforts related to the control of weeds and pests; negotiates with various agencies and organizations; works with other agencies to coordinate, control and obtain necessary permits required by law.
Orders equipment and supplies; publishes public notices and serves individual notices on owners of weed
infested land who are delinquent to control the weed(s). Surveys county properties, public and private, for infestations of noxious weeds; informs private owners to potential infestations on their property, and their responsibility to eradicate the same; obtains permission to enter property.
Receives and investigates complaints of noxious weeds throughout the county; identifies the variety of
weed and the most effective herbicide to be used in its eradication; schedules and monitors operation of
county spray projects on public and private land; enforces various laws governing the programs; initiates
sanctions for violations of laws and regulations.
Supervises the operation, maintenance and repair of chemical sprayers; designs, installs and maintains
chemical storage units; monitors all chemical usage to establish on-going record and history to minimize
liability and risk; performs spraying as needed.
Conducts weed treatment and experimental eradication; collects data on weed specimens, enters field
information into GPS mapping system; identifies exotic noxious weeds; operates personal computer as
needed to log and record data and generate reports and records; submits reports to various federal, state
and local agencies.
Performs duties as outlined in the Road Maintenance Operator I position during off season (winter
months) when weed control is not essential and during peak weed control (spring/summer) as directed by
Road Supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education and experience:
A. Graduation from high school; plus one (1) year of specialized training provided through
professional workshops, seminars, vocational programs or in-service;
AND
B. Four (1) years of experience in weed control or similar work providing knowledge of
herbicides, chemicals, and combinations of chemicals for effective weed eradication;
OR
C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Required, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of the types of weed present in Beaver County; the types of
herbicides most effective on the varieties of weed and the methods most effective in spraying for
their eradication; federal, state and local noxious weed laws and appropriate city and county
ordinances (ASCS, SCS, CRP, etc.) and the procedures described therein; environmental issues
and regulations (state & federal); EPA regulations and guidelines.
Ability to detect various weeds and determine the procedure for their eradication; understand
scientific reports relating to weed resistance to herbicides, supervise subordinates and to direct
work performed by employees in order to maximize weed control services; perform simple
bookkeeping and maintain department records as required; develop effective working
relationships with elected officials and the public; communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
3. Special Qualifications:
Must possess and maintain a valid Utah State Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
Must possess or be able to obtain a commercial applicators license (categories: agricultural, right-
of-way, public health).
Must maintain current licenses through recertifications.
4. Work Environment:
Tasks require variety of physical activities, occasionally involving muscular strain, such as
walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to the
safe performance of required duties. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional
stability and discriminating thinking. Regular exposure to toxic or hazardous chemicals and
materials. Frequent travel required in course of performing portions of job functions.
