Seasonal Weed Control Sprayer

The Ward County Human Resource Department will be accepting applications for the position of a Seasonal Weed Control Sprayer with the Ward County Weed Control Office.

Starting Pay Range: $18.94 - $20.90 per hour, no benefits. Type of Recruitment: Internal/External

Schedule: Up to 40 Hour Week - possible overtime based on weather.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A valid ND driver’s license and an insurable driving record
• Basic arithmetic skills
• Ability to read and write clearly
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to read and follow maps
• Must possess a restricted use and right-of-way pesticide license within 2 weeks after being hired.

Summary: The Seasonal Weed Control Sprayer will work independently or in conjunction with the County Weed Control Officer for the control of noxious and invasive weeds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate pickup with mounted sprayer while applying chemicals to specific weeds
• Operate 4-wheeler or UTV with mounted sprayer in rough terrain while applying chemicals
• Record spray application location on a map and in GPS unit and keep accurate weather information at time of spray application
• Keep accurate record of chemicals used and amounts
• Maintain sprayer equipment
• Must be able to communicate with landowners

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: (These support the essential function of the position)

• Frequently works irregular or long schedules, as job requires
• Must have vision capable of seeing medium and long distances
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend and move about for extended periods
• Must be able to use hands, arms, legs, and feet
• Must be able to carry and/or pull over 50 lbs.
• Must be able to take the jarring affect of riding a 4-wheeler or UTV while spraying in rough terrain

Work Environment:

• Works with weed control chemicals
• Regularly works outdoors
• Regularly works in varying temperature and other weather-related situations
• May be required to spray from pickup cab entire work day
• May be required to spray from 4-wheeler or UTV entire work day
• May be required to spray with backpack sprayer while walking through high weeds or grass

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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