Truck Driver

Ultra Low Volume Spray Truck Driver

If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health. About Harris County Public Health: Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant. Our Values: HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department's cornerstone values guiding our work to improve the community's health and well-being.

• Transparency: We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity: Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect: We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact: We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration: We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals

Position Overview: Under the primary supervision of the ULV Site Supervisor, the Ultra Low Volume Spray Truck Driver position is responsible for the safe, efficient applications of products to control mosquito populations in response to surveillance data. During periods of low to no mosquito-borne disease detection, this position will assist other areas of Mosquito and Vector Control as needed.

• Applies insecticides by driving truck mounted Ultra Low Volume (ULV) spray equipment through assigned areas at night and enters data into the ULV monitoring systems.
• Performs appropriate control measures to adult mosquito and mosquito larvae populations in assigned areas as required.
• Monitors environmental and mechanical conditions during insecticidal applications to insure accurate delivery of material.
• Uses pesticides in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, and records all usage.
• During the recovery period, assists in other duties such as maintenance of application equipment and vehicles, building and ground maintenance, cleaning duties and field surveying.
• Provides support to other Division and/or HCPH programs, to include surveillance, resistance and lab testing, and inspections, by completing non-technical service duties needed for operations. Communicates organizational activities to community members during outreach events and as needed, per program.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Licensures:

• Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire) along with a good driving record required for daily surveillance and collection of species.
• Must obtain a Pesticide Noncommercial Applicator License from the Texas Department Agriculture within one year of employment.

Experience:

• At least four (4) years of stable employment history.
• At least one (1) full season of ULV truck driving experience with an organized mosquito control agency or a mosquito season's experience with HCPH Mosquito Control may substitute for the four-year employment history requirement.
• Must be able to operate an electronic device used in the spray truck fleet.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic skills using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient driving skills, particularly with large or specialized vehicles like ULV spray trucks
• Ability to navigate various terrains and conditions safely.
• Competence in using GPS and other navigation tools for effective route planning and area coverage.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members, supervisors, and the public.
• Must comprehend chemical labels and be willing to work with control-related chemicals (e.g., insecticides).
• Ability to work outdoors in various urban and natural environments and weather conditions.

Core Competencies:

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Education

• Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences with a concentration in entomology, ecology or a related field

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a Regular Full-Time position up to 40 hours per week.
• During high-disease transmission risk: ULV - (overnight shift) 8:30 pm - 5:00 am.
• During low-disease transmission risk: (daytime shift) 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.
• Schedules may vary based on disease detection. This may include rotation between day and night schedules and changes to other duties as assigned.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends and occasional holidays.

Work Environment:

• ULV: Position will primarily be assigned to operate a truck and application equipment in assigned area at night, while maintaining radio communication.
• Thermal Fogging/Larviciding: Position will operate a truck and application equipment in assigned areas during day. May also require fieldwork for surveys of assigned areas.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift at least 75lbs.
• Must be able to sit and drive with occasional breaks.
• This position requires to work extended periods of time outdoors in high heat and humidity.
• Field work may require walking on an incline, through brush and fields, lifting, stooping, and bending.

Work Location:

• Harris County Public Health: Mosquito & Vector Control Division - 3330 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, Texas 77021.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.