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SUMMARY: Locates and exterminates plant and tree pests and diseases by performing the following duties.

The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Makes recommendations regarding type(s) of herbicide needed. Purchases supplies for the operation of the herbicide program such as safety equipment, tools, hoses, etc.

Mixes herbicides according to type of problem to be treated.

Pours and loads chemicals into chemical containers on vehicle in a safety conscious manner.

Monitors areas to be sprayed to insure that people or animals do not come into contact with chemicals.

Evaluates the climatic conditions (wind, temperatures, etc.) to insure the most effective and efficient use of herbicide.

Applies herbicide agents in approved manner (per the standards of the Texas Department of Agriculture) with a high priority placed on personal safety.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County’s insurance carrier.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with a minimum of two years of experience driving a truck. Prior experience as a Herbicide Operator is desirable. Must be able to obtain a Herbicide Applicator's License from the Texas Department of Agriculture within six months of employment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Texas Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Must be able to obtain Herbicide Applicator's License within six months of employment from the Texas Department of Agriculture.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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