NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Pesticide Applicator
1380 East Kiber Street Angleton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.75/hr - $23.58/hrNEOGOV is a local government entity, specifically Brazoria County, that is seeking a Pesticide Applicator for their Mosquito Control Department. The role involves conducting mosquito spraying operations, larvicide control work, and mosquito activity surveillance to ensure public health and safety.
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Responsibilities
Operates hand sprayers and drives trucks equipped with gasoline-powered fogger to spray insecticide safely over designated areas to control breeding of mosquitoes
Conducts pre-operation checks of the truck and equipment to ensure that all systems are safe and operating properly
Maintains awareness of truck and equipment operation to ensure safe operation of all mechanical devices and that application rates are within prescribed ranges
Maintains spray trucks and calibrates mosquito spraying equipment of ensure proper application of pesticides
Exchanges, rebuilds, overhauls, and installs motors on trucks and mosquito spraying equipment
Sands, repairs, and refinishes/paints automotive vehicle bodies
Fills trucks and spray units with gasoline; prepares pesticide formulations and fills spray unit with chemicals
Surveys ditches, marshes, and freshwater areas and treats with larvicides when needed
Completes daily reports, inventory logs, and mileage records as required on operation forms
Updates maps and driving routes as instructed
Maintains onsite buildings and grounds by performing heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, waxing floors, washing outside of buildings, weeding flowerbeds, trimming bushes, and removing trash
Responds to resident requests and works with public during site investigations and passing out public flyers
Attends professional activities, conferences, and committees; obtains and maintains state required pesticide license
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Texas Department of Agriculture Nonpolitical Pesticide Applicators License
Valid Texas Driver's License
Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing mosquito control program operations
Knowledge of department policies, procedures, and regulations covering specific areas of assignment
Basic methods, techniques, principles, and practices used in repair shops
Skill in reading and interpreting maps
Skill in general maintenance of shops and vehicles
Skill in operating various tools and equipment typically used in vehicle repair and maintenance and small engine repair and maintenance; troubleshooting mechanical malfunctions
Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, elected officials, local/state/federal staff, Mosquito Control Board members, external public agencies and organizations, vendors, media, and the general public
Skill in using initiative, discretion, and decision making within established procedures, guidelines, and rules
Skill in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
Skill in working effectively within strict time frames and under pressure
Skill in providing effective work teams and efficient customer service
Skill in operating a personal computer and various software applications
Preferred
Respirator FitTest (post-employment)
ICS-100-200-700-800 (post-employment)
TFFA Class C (post-employment)
Benefits
Government Pension through TCDRS with 7% fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement (AUL).
Excellent medical/dental insurance (Aetna) for employees and dependent coverage rates.
Free employee health clinic and free tele-health services.
Section 125 Cafeteria Plans including- Aflac, Humana and others; free LTD; free Life Insurance coverage up to $200 (age reduction); with AD&D.
Employee Assistance Program for all employees and any member of household; 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick benefits.
At retirement, a free paid up $50K Life Insurance policy; a 401h retiree medical reimbursement plan, free access to our employee health clinic.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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