What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Weed Sprayer position at MOUNTRAIL COUNTY NORTH DAKOTA?
JOB SUMMARY
Performs duties to furnish noxious weed control, herbicide applications. Responsible for record keeping for the weed control programs.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. Incumbents may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbents may be requested to perform position-specific tasks other than those listed in this job description.
- Obtain, or maintain pesticide certification.
- Be able to identify noxious weeds.
- Surveys and plots noxious weeds, and after determining needs, arrange for distribution.
- Documents applications of pesticides and insecticides and ensures master sheets by township and highways are completed.
- Identifies and reports potential hazards and/or conditions which might be hazardous.
- Keep accurate and detailed records for each spraying, checks records for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensures spraying and other equipment used by Weed Control Department is inventoried and in proper operational condition.
- Maintains Material Safety Data Sheets on all insecticides and pesticides for Weed Control and its storage facility.
- Ensures proper storage of chemicals and inspects storage areas at least monthly.
- Uses safety equipment and clothing when around chemicals.
- Operates various types of machinery.
- Maintains operation log for spraying (date, time, location, and weather conditions).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Proficient GIS Mapping and an aptitude for computer software.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Requires possession of a valid Class “D” Driver’s License.
- Have a Pesticide Certification in Ag Pest and Right of Way
- Detail-oriented and thorough.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- May be exposed to fumes, chemicals and toxins and outside temperature extremes.
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