Herbicide Applicator

Payrate: $20.60

Schedule: Various

Full-Time Position

Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.
Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, Health & Welfare, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Herbicide Applicator is responsible for the safe and effective application of herbicides to control unwanted vegetation.

This includes mixing, loading, and applying herbicides, as well as maintaining equipment and keeping accurate records of applications.

The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but the organization may identify other responsibilities of the position.

These responsibilities may differ among job sites, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain strong relationship with Corporate, clients, and potential clients with good communication practices as part of TRDI business development and retention.

• Preparing herbicide solutions according to product labels and safety data sheets.

• Applying herbicide solutions using appropriate equipment like sprayers or other specialized machinery.

• Apply chemical solution or toxic gases and sets mechanical trap to infested surrounding outside areas according to schedule.

• Completes production and chemical usage reports.

• Maintain company vehicle and equipment operational at all times.

• Adhering to all safety regulations and best management practices, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following label instructions.

• Inspecting and surveying areas for weed infestations, identifying potential issues, and recommending appropriate treatment plans.

• Cleaning, servicing, and performing minor repairs on application equipment to ensure optimal performance.

• Pass and maintain any required security clearance requirement and comply with Drug Free Workplace policy.

• Adheres to Operations Security (OPSEC) standard operations procedures.

• Adheres to Property Control Plan for management of Government Furnished Property (GFP).

• Adheres to the safety and health program that complies with EM 385-1-1 and applicable OSHA, DOD, Armed Forces Branch(s), Federal, state, and local safety, environmental and health requirements.

• Maintain a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with Appendix A, EM 385-1-1.

• Other tasks may be assigned by the Project Manager/Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a current Commercial Pesticide and Herbicide Applicator Texas License.

• Understanding different types of herbicides, their proper application rates, and potential environment impacts.

• Proficiency in operating various types of application equipment.

• Pass and maintain any required security clearance requirement.

• Posses and maintain a current valid state issued driver's license with acceptable driving record.

• Ability...