ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT HERBICIDE APPLICATOR

   Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: D05 - Unit 520 - Ruston - Lincoln Parish JOB NUMBER: 50684488/RDHA No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  ABOUT THIS POSITION:  The purpose of this job is to provide DOTD with well-trained, government certified herbicide applicators to be utilized throughout the state in the proper application of a variety of chemicals within a wide range of geographic landscapes in assigned parish(es) of Louisiana. Incumbents must possess a current Government Employee Commercial Applicator License in order to perform the duties outlined below as well as a Class A CDL. The incumbent is required to have specialized knowledge of the use of a variety of chemicals with appropriate rates, proper application methods, the chemical needed for the targeted plants (weeds) and the results expected within a wide range of geographic landscapes for the purpose of controlling undesirable vegetation. The incumbent is also responsible for the keeping an inventory of chemicals (herbicides) which may amount to tens of thousands dollars of material stored and portions used on a daily basis. May be required to possess a valid Louisiana Class D Chauffeurs Driver's License or a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with or without a tanker endorsement before being hired into this position.  May be required to possess a Right of Way and Industrial Pest Control Certification. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.   * Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*    DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines or call District 05 Training office at (318) 342-0181. For more job specific information, please contact: Jeffery Mercer, TOM (318) 251-4118  or  Bridget Skinner, Engineer 7  (318) 251-5068 Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here. "The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.  DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type."   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations. FUNCTION OF WORK: To operate Herbicide spray equipment to accomplish an efficient and practical application of herbicides. To operate mobile equipment (such as that enumerated below) to accomplish transportation, maintenance, or construction tasks. LEVEL OF WORK: Advanced. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Direct supervision from Roadside Development District Coordinator during spraying season and from a foreman or other higher-level maintenance, supervisory or administrative personnel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Functional supervision over mobile equipment operators connected with the herbicide equipment. LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Transportation and Development. Other locations may be approved by SCS. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from mobile equipment operators by the complexity of the herbicide equipment and the responsibility for applying herbicides in accordance with state and federal policies and regulations. EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Note: Operation of spray truck or other spray equipment using protective clothing, boots, gloves and/or respirators when necessary will be the primary and recurring functions of the job. Attends meetings and training courses relative to herbicide application as directed by the Department. Maintain highway roadside and vegetation by proper application of herbicides and/or other chemical treatments. Maintain vegetation at bridge railing, abutments, highway signs, traffic control devices, drainage structures, and drainage channels by application of appropriate herbicides. Ensures proper herbicides are utilized for each vegetative maintenance area and procedure in accordance with requirements of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and chemical label. Ensure proper weather conditions, wind conditions, and topographical conditions are tolerable for spraying of selected herbicides. Operate the required spray equipment and truck to ensure the proper rate of herbicide is being applied in accordance with the label and other special factors. May testify in regard to lawsuits arising from complaints as to herbicide application. May be required to perform duties and operate equipment listed for mobile equipment operators. Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs user maintenance necessary to keep equipment in clean, good working order. Maintain all records pertaining to the spraying of herbicides.

Created: 2025-02-16