What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weed Management Supervisor position at North Fork Native Plants?
North Fork Native Plants is looking for a licensed chemical applicator to supervise its weed management and pond maintenance division. In this capacity the supervisor will be responsible for developing treatment plans and managing crews tasked with implementing noxious weed and pond water quality management mostly in Teton County, ID. Applicants will be required to:
- Identify Idaho’s noxious and nuisance weeds
- Safely prepare and administer chemical treatment applications, according to product label instructions, for the control of noxious weeds in existing plant communities
- Apply weed treatments in preparation for native plant or wildlife food plot seedings
- Travel to multiple projects with differing objectives within the same day
- Ensure worker and environmental safety by implementing precautions to avoid unnecessary chemical exposure and spills.
- Map and track progress of treatments across multiple projects involving multiple people
- Maintain spray equipment to maintain reliability and longevity
- Work with administrative staff to accurately track and invoice clients for work completed
- Safely operate mechanical spray equipment including ATVs and UTVs
- Safley transport equipment to jobsites and between jobsites using trucks and trailers etc.
Job Qualifications include:
•POSITIVE ATTITUDE
- Private Applicators license through the state of Idaho
- Ability to work independently and within a small team to complete jobs safely and efficiently
- Clean driving record
- Experience in the chemical treatment of noxious weeds
- Experience in the safe operation of ATVs and UTVs
- Experience in the safe hauling of equipment using a truck and trailer
- Basic computer skills: Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, etc.
- Basic mapping and GPS skills – OnX, Garmin etc.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Experience level:
- No experience needed
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid herbicide applicators license through the state of Idaho?
License/Certification:
- CDL (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Rexburg, ID 83440 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20