What are the responsibilities and job description for the ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT HERBICIDE APPLICATOR - MAINTENANCE - ST. LANDRY position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
About This Job
DISTRICT 03 - MAINTENANCE - ST. LANDRY PARISH
JOB NUMBER: 03-50695904-RDHA-06042026-DS
This is a promotional opportunity for current permanent classified DOTD employees only.
The overall function of this position 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.
While in an 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
Job Duties and Other Information
Appointment Type: Promotional, open only to current permanent classified employees of DOTD
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Brandon Bundick
Transportation Operations Manager
337-581-3399
“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.”
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
DISTRICT 03 - MAINTENANCE - ST. LANDRY PARISH
JOB NUMBER: 03-50695904-RDHA-06042026-DS
This is a promotional opportunity for current permanent classified DOTD employees only.
The overall function of this position 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.
While in an 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
Job Duties and Other Information
- 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.
Appointment Type: Promotional, open only to current permanent classified employees of DOTD
- Requires a Louisiana Class "A" CDL License and current Herbicide Equipment Applicator License issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture before appointment.
- Requires random drug testing.
- Required to work in all types of inclement weather and conditions.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
- 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.
For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Brandon Bundick
Transportation Operations Manager
337-581-3399
“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.”
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.