What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weed Control Person I - Internal Only CLOSES 02/02/2026 position at Klamath County?
Job Title: Weed Control Person I
Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: Division 3 - $24.98 - $31.61 per hour
General Position Summary
Under general direction, performs weed spraying to prevent damage to county roads.
Essential Functions
The following may not be all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
Sprays unwanted vegetation on County roads utilizing a computerized chemical injection sprayer.
Performs maintenance on weed control vehicle.
Maintains current Chemical Applicator’s license by attending continuing education classes.
Completes daily records of location, type, and application rate of chemicals applied.
Performs duties related to chip sealing, paving, shouldering and light equipment; such as. Trucks, brooms and mowers; plows snow and sands roads.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Certification, & Experience
Experience or training in recognition and eradication of unwanted vegetation; through knowledge of Klamath County’s road system; knowledge of chemicals used in weed control and their application; necessary safety precautions when applying chemicals; knowledge of the proper application equipment and its care.
Valid Oregon Commercial Driver's License
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Forklift Training
Chemical Applicator’s License
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Requirements
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 frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Working Conditions
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 is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Work Schedule
This is a full-time position. The normal work schedule is 8.00 hours per day 5 days per week; exact schedules are assigned by management. It is the attendance standard of the employer that all employees be present and on time each shift they are scheduled to work. Full or partial absence during any scheduled shift, arriving late, or leaving early, for whatever reason, may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Time off may be approved if allowed by applicable policies covering illness, injury, or other personal emergency.
Salary : $3 - $25