Public Works Seasonal Spray Technician I or II

$23.14 - $32.36 The Natural Resource Spray Technician provides a unique and rewarding seasonal employment opportunity. Individuals will conduct invasive plant management and other restoration activities on federal, state, and county properties along with rights-of-way in Weld County.
Candidate must possess knowledge pertaining to native and non-native plants, desire to work outside, initiative to work unsupervised, and is physically fit. All those hired will receive on- the-job training.

• Operate a computer aided chemical injection spray truck, UTV or pick-up mounted sprayer.
• Mix, load and calibrate sprayer in accordance with product labels.
• Selectively spray for designated noxious weeds, including but not limited to: Canada, musk and Scotch thistle, field bindweed, leafy spurge, whitetop, Dalmatian toadflax, diffuse knapweed and Russian knapweed on county right-of-way, other county properties and federal and state lands as assigned.
• Spray noxious weed infestations in pastures, river bottoms, along railroad tracks, or other areas as needed.
• Must be able to work with tools and prioritize tasks.
• Maintain equipment daily including pre and post trip inspections along with making or coordinating repairs as needed.
• Drive spray truck at slow speeds (maintaining 10-12 mph) and operate a computer.

• Maintain daily spray application records.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public.
• Follow policies and procedures, the Weld County Code of Conduct and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and appropriate release of information outlined in both.
• Assume complete responsibility of valuable equipment including County owned assets as assigned, such as truck, laptop, iPad, phone, and any other equipment, ensuring that they are locked and secure.

• Assist Supervisor, foreman, and co-workers with assignments and tasks requiring independent and individual contribution.
• Participate in County training opportunities and group programs, such as the Safety Policy Committee.
• Not all duties mentioned may be applicable to every position, and the examples provided do not encompass all possible duties that may exist within this job classification.
• Percentages of time in the above job duty categories may fluctuate.

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

• High School Diploma/GED and

• 1 year experience in agriculture, particularly with the use of herbicides.

• Bachelor's Degree in agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, & natural resources

• Working knowledge of herbicides, weed identification, and basic weed control concepts.
• Knowledge of plant life cycles and the ability to identify plants at different growth stages.
• Knowledge of agriculture and crops grown in Weld County.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, ArcGIS, and Field Maps.
• Must have basic knowledge of math for calibration of sprayer and using computer on truck.
• Must possess knowledge pertaining to native and non-native plants, desire to work outside with initiative to work unsupervised. Hired candidate will receive on-the-job training.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
• Candidate must pass background check prior to employment start date.
• Candidate must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date.
• This position will participate in random substance use screening.

• Pesticide Applicator - State Licensure Colorado Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicators Certificate in industrial and rights-of-way control (109) and pasture (107) categories within 6-8 months of hire. within 180 Days Required
• Valid Regular Colorado Driver's License Upon Hire Required