What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weed Sprayer II position at Butler County?
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Noxious Weed Supervisor, the Noxious Weed Sprayer II performs manual and semi-manual work in the control and eradication of noxious weeds in Butler County. Work involves operating a variety of light, specialized equipment and performing related manual tasks.
Examples of Work (Essential Functions):
- Applies both restricted and general use herbicides;
- Sells chemicals to the public and receipts payments; assists in the loading and unloading and inventory of chemicals;
- Assists with day to day operation of shop and office; enters information into computer database for monthly reporting;
- Assists customers on basic/general information on the telephone or at the counter; take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals;
- Computes, collects proper fees and receipts money;
- Prepares and codes invoices for payments, work with Pcard system, turn in timesheets for payroll;
- Balances and reconciles receipts, prepare daily deposit of receipts;
- Obtains quotes for chemicals; keeps an inventory of chemical on hand;
- Prepares information for annual Noxious Weed report;
- Creates, maintains, and enters information into database;
- Types, copies, files, and scans documents;
- Completes records and forms as required;
- Follows safety rules;
- Maintains records on all work performed;
- Maintains shop area in good order;
- Mixes chemicals and sprays infested areas with chemical solutions;
- Operate, maintain and program a sprayer truck;
- Patrols designated areas in order to locate noxious weeds;
- Performs light maintenance and servicing of work in connection with the operation of related equipment;
- Performs unskilled manual work as assigned;
- Performs other duties as deemed necessary or as required.
Examples of Work (Marginal Functions):
- None.
Certificate, License: Valid commercial driver's license. Subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Noxious Weed 9A Category and 6 Certification Operator License Basic School Certification. Certification in noxious weed application.
Required Education and/or Experience: One year related experience, High School Diploma or G.E.D.; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well after six months in the position.
Preferred Education and/or Experience: Two years related experience, High School Diploma or G.E.D.; or Associate’s degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Abilities, Knowledge, Skills:
- Ability to operate a sprayer truck and related equipment;
- Ability to identify noxious weeds, Johnson Grass, Bind Weed, Musk Thistle, Sericea Lespedeza and other weeds deemed necessary;
- Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties;
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence;
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization;
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume;
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry;
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form;
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations;
- Ability to convey and receive detailed or important instructions and information to and from other workers and the general public;
- Knowledge of chemical formulas and application;
- Knowledge of general vehicle maintenance and operation.
Problem Solving: Problem solving exists in this position. Problems include applying proper amounts of chemicals. Duties follow prescribed policies and procedures.
Decision Making: Decision making exists in this position. Knowing what chemicals to use on noxious weeds. Duties follow prescribed policies and procedures.
Accountability: Employee is not responsible for budgetary control of the department and does not participate in the annual department budget process.
Supervision: Supervision is provided and job related decisions are reviewed by the supervisor. Employee does not have supervisory responsibility over subordinate personnel.
Personal Relationships: Frequent contact with other county departments and the general public.
Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed more than two thirds of the time to conditions such moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The employee may also be exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, squat, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lifting, moving, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds does generally occur. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential functions, marginal functions, responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.
