Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator

Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator

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Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator

Salary

$3,904.00 - $7,025.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

61/138122/RDHA/6.11.26-VC

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 61- Baton Rouge

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 765- EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH

ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT HERBICIDE APPLICATOR

The overall function of this position is to provide DOTD/Maintenance Operations with well-trained, government certified herbicide applicators that can properly and efficiently apply a variety of chemicals to roadside rights-of-way. This position is located in District 61/Unit 765 East Baton Rouge Parish and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 2. Occasionally the incumbent will be required to work in one or more of the parishes that comprise District 61. The incumbent must be self-motivated, able to perform duties with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

Permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

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 foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Herbicide Application: Operate 1,000- 1,600 gallon tank mounted sprayer to maintain roadside vegetation along state highways, around bridge railings, abutments, highway signs, traffic control devices, drainage structures, and drainage channels by application of appropriate herbicides.

• Responsible for handling, measuring, and mixing proper amounts of appropriate herbicides as needed. Make minor repairs to equipment and perform routine maintenance necessary to keep equipment clean and in good working order.

• Maintain a current copy of all Material Safety Data Sheets and precise daily record of all herbicides applied as required by DOTD and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Conduct a monthly inventory of in stock herbicides.

• Provide lead worker guidance and instruction to assigned work groups.

• During adverse weather conditions and times when herbicides are not being applied, or as instructed by supervisor, the Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator shall perform other duties and operate equipment such as but not limited to the following: power and hand tools in the removal of trees, tree branches and other vegetation that may be encroaching onto state right-of-way or which may create a sight obstruction for motorists.

• Assist with directional arrow on spray rigs in emergency situations. Apply deicing material to bridge decks and other approximate structures during freezing weather. Unloading and loading of material or equipment.

Position-Specific Details:

Candidates will be required to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License for Right of Way & Industrial Pest Control issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and a valid Louisiana Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) before appointment.

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. Permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.

Compensation: Starting salary for a Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator is $22.52/hr with the maximum being $40.53/hr.

How To Apply:

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). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Edward Collins

Highway Foreman 2

Office: View phone number on click.appcast.io

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 -

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

• Mardi Gras,

• Good Friday,

• Memorial Day,

• Independence Day,

• Labor Day,

• Veteran's Day,

• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others

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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

02

Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes

• No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

05

Do you have a valid Louisiana Class "A" CDL drivers license ?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please enter your license number, expiration date and issue date below.

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Do you possess a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License for Right of Way & Industrial Pest Control issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please enter your license number, expiration date and issue date below.

09

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

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State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

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