Industrial / Utility Service Technician, Herbicide Technician

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Industrial / Utility Service Technician, Herbicide Technician

Location: Ocean Springs, MS

We are looking for long term, permanent people to fill positions.

Pay Rate: Salaries start at $33,000-$43,000 per year

*Salary based on experience. Salary Benefits.

About our company:
ChemPro Services offers specialized herbicide applications to a variety of different businesses, industries, and municipalities. For these entities, herbicide applications serve as a necessary maintenance expense. Our services ensure a safe and reliable work environment for all patrons. We are a Vegetation Management Service Company.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

INDUSTRIAL HERBICIDE APPLICATOR:

Applicant will have the opportunity to work in various industrial, rural, & natural areas throughout the region.

• Work weeks will exceed 50 hours during most busy times of year.
• Main duties will include herbicide applications and other methods of vegetation management.

Technician will learn a variety of techniques including chemical and mechanical methods to manage unwanted or nuisance vegetation. Technician will be responsible for ensuring they are working safely at all times.

• Applicant will travel to service customers in the region his/her individual office location services. Typically, travel will be within 3 hours of service center.
• Helpful to be handy with technology and equipment. Willing to learn and study how things work.
• Experience in Industrial setting or with Landscaping/Construction is ideal, but not mandatory.
• Applicant should live within an hour of the service center he/she will report to or be willing to relocate.

• Applicant will be asked to perform various types of physical labor pertaining to Industrial Vegetation Management, including: spraying herbicides and handling miscellaneous spray equipment.

• Required to document daily activities and report to supervisor.

• Job involves the use of chemicals on a daily basis. Position requires extensive chemical applications and the need to mix chemicals, spray with low and high-volume equipment, and rinse and clean application devices. This requires having the ability to learn new skills.
• Travel required 50% of year in total. Travel will fluctuate through year depending on season and workload. Home most all weekends, but must be willing to travel out of town

Monday – Friday. Weekend work may be required with sufficient notice.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary.
• Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
• Must be able to traverse various terrains.
• Must be able to maintain attention during dangerous tasks.
• Must be able to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis, and up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Valid driver’s license & good driving record.
• Drug Free, includes pre-employment and random screens.
• Pass background check
• Good communication skills; good physical condition; ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to travel as needed away from home.
• Ability to work an irregular schedule and unpredicted schedule changes.
• Willingness to work in outdoor industrial or natural settings where extreme temperatures and high humidity can present extreme work conditions.

Travel required weekly. Work may require overnight travel during the week. Travel will fluctuate through year depending on season and workload. Home most all weekends, but must be willing to travel out of town Monday – Friday. Weekend work may be required with sufficient notice.

TO APPLY:

Following these instructions is part of the job interview process.

• Include accurate & verifiable past work experience.
• Include cover letter and salary history.
• In cover letter point out specific traits of points that make you qualified for position.
• List any specific training or credentials you possess.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Weekly travel is required during most work weeks throughout the year. Is this acceptable to you?
• Do you happen to have any experience in this field? If so, please tell us about it.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $33,000 - $43,000