Under the close supervision of a Weed Control Supervisor, performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled work in the operation of light equipment, machinery, and tools used in weed eradication.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)

Identify and assess noxious weed sites to determine appropriate control options.

Check and service assigned equipment; perform routing maintenance and emergency repairs; report mechanical problems for shop repairs.

Operate a variety of mowing equipment in the maintenance of county roads and other facilities.

Apply pesticides in a safe and effective manner taking into account all risk and environmental factors in accordance with all State, Federal, and local regulations and label requirements.

Perform required manual labor involved in weed control and eradication such as loading and unloading trucks, cutting trees and brush, manually removing noxious weeds by hand pulling, using chainsaws, pruners, and other hand tools.

Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU:

Knowledge: Some knowledge of weed eradication and requirements; some knowledge of equipment operating principles and practices; some knowledge of the common hazards and safety precautions relating to pesticides and herbicides; knowledge of department policies; knowledge of the boundaries of Weber County; knowledge of the safety measures required while working with various tools on the job.

Skills: Skilled in the operation of assigned equipment.

Abilities: Ability to operate assigned equipment under varying conditions; ability to perform minor equipment maintenance and repair; ability to learn and follow standard safety practices and procedures common to weed control work; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public; ability to operate motorized vehicles and equipment, including road-side lawnmower, side-by-side, weed truck, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, weed eaters, chainsaws, mobile and portable radio, and phone.

YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Ninety percent of the work is performed outdoors.