Herbicide Applicator Technician

Herbicide Applicator Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking highly motivated Herbicide Applicator Technicians to support vegetation management operations along rights-of-way and roadsides. Responsibilities include weed control, grass and brush cutting, trimming, and herbicide application using spray trucks, ATVs, backpack sprayers, and hose systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and document all required DOT truck inspections, including identifying and troubleshooting spray system or vehicle issues and reporting needed repairs.
• Maintain trucks, spray equipment, and tools in a clean, safe, and organized condition at all times.
• Operate herbicide application equipment safely and efficiently in a variety of field environments.
• Receive training to properly calibrate and operate all spray equipment.
• Develop a working knowledge of weed, grass, and brush identification.
• Gain an understanding of herbicides, application methods, target vegetation, and all related safety procedures to ensure customer expectations and compliance standards are met.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.

Experience:

• 21+ years of age or older.
• A valid driver's license required with clean MVR.
• Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, and motor vehicle record review.
• Must be able to travel away from home for up to 6-8 weeks at a time, 1 week home time. (Hotel paid for by DCS and per-diem).
• At least 3 years of herbicide application experience required: Large scale commercial property is preferred.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicators preferred: Category C6, but not required for hire. This license will need to be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.

Additional Information

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Development

Compensation: $22-24/ hourly

Come be a part of the DeAngelo family, today!