Weed / Sign Employee

HELP WANTED

JURISDICTION: Dakota County

JOB TITLE: Part TimeWeed Control Superintendent

DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners

CODE: 0300-05

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 01

A. MAJOR DUTIES: Weed Employee/Sign Employee

· Identify and spray noxious weeds in county right-of-way and riverbanks as required.

· Re-inspect infested sites for compliance by landowners.

· Responsible for county road signs including inventory, repair, and replacement.

· Complete necessary paperwork including compliance with state and federal law.

· Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and assist in servicing and repairs.

· Attend required training.

· Perform manual labor such as patching, sign repair, erecting and taking down snow fence, bridge and culvert repair, loading and unloading materials.

· Operate general maintenance equipment such as trucks, rollers, front-end loaders, motor graders, snow plows, draglines, backhoes, sanders, tractor/mowers, etc.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Road Foreman.

B. TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK:

· Identify and spray noxious weeds, prepare weed control chemicals.

· Maintain necessary paperwork for compliance with state and federal law.

· Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and assist in servicing and repairs.

· Attend required training.

· Conduct sign inventory.

· Perform manual labor including patching, sign repair, snow fence erection, bridge and culvert repair, and material handling.

· Operate various general maintenance equipment.

· Perform related work as required.

C. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:

· Education or experience sufficient to perform duties and meet required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

· Must possess an EPA Commercial Applicator’s license.

· Category 07 Right of Way certification required.

· CDL (Commercial Driver's License) required.

D. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIRED ON THE JOB:

· Knowledge of noxious weeds and control methods.

· Ability to maintain paperwork and ensure compliance.

· Familiarity with equipment operation and maintenance.

· Understanding of safety practices and procedures.

· Ability to follow instructions and perform manual labor.

· Proficiency in operating various maintenance equipment.

E. WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Exposure to weed control chemicals.

· Heavy lifting, outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

· Exposure to noise, heat, and grease.

· Operation of equipment with moving parts.

F. COMPENSATION:

· Paid Hourly Wage negotiated for Grader Operator under Road Department Union Contract.

· Overtime pay for hours exceeding 40 per week.

· County-furnished vehicle for inspections, notices, and training.

Vehicle shall be furnished by the County to inspect noxious weed infestations, serve individual notice/s and attend training. Each personal commute with a county-owned vehicle will be valued at $1.50 each way ($3.00 per round trip) and is taxable to the employee as wages.

For further information contact Martin Hohenstein, Dakota County Board Chairman at 712-259-9599. Contact the Dakota County Clerk's Office for an application at 402-987-2130 OR cconley@dakotacounty.ne.gov. Position will remain open until filled.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24