What are the responsibilities and job description for the ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT HERBICIDE APPLICATOR position at DOTD-Engineering & Operations?
About this Job
District 08-UNIT 510 Alexandria, LA
Job Number: 08/50357208/RDHA/06.03.26-LT
District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:
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 Louisiana class “A” CDL. The incumbent is required to have special knowledge of the use of a wide 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 keeping an inventory of chemicals (herbicides) which may amount to tens of thousands of dollars of material stored and portions used on a daily basis. This position requires the incumbent to read and understand the label for all products being used and interpret the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for potential hazards and safety precautions requires to ensure their safety and the public's safety while minimizing environmental risk with the use of herbicides. Incumbent will be required to wear protective gear when exposed to herbicide chemicals, particular when using handheld spray guns to apply certain herbicides.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Operate spray truck or other spray equipment (may have GPS navigation system) to maintain roadside vegetation along state highway
Responsible for measuring/mixing proper amounts of appropriate herbicides as needed.
Operate power and hand tools in the removal of trees, tree branches and other vegetation that may be causing obstruction for motorist.
May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational/Promotional
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday/6:30AM-5:00PM
This position requires the selected candidate to maintain the following while in the position:- Class A CDL license.
- Requires random drug testing.
- Required to work in all types of inclement weather and conditions.
- Certified by the La. Department of Agriculture & Forestry
- Working knowledge of computers.
- May involve night-time operations, due to servicing equipment and removing debris from roadway.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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.
Contact Information:For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Ted Dalgo
Transportation Operations Manager
318-561-5109
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $3,904 - $7,025