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Job Type:<\/strong> Temporary GENERAL PURPOSE<\/strong> ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<\/strong> Administrative<\/strong><\/p>\n Maintains herbicide application reports and records on supplies being used. Refers to Pesticide MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/span><\/strong> A.<\/span> Graduation from high school<\/span>;<\/span> 2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:<\/span><\/strong>
Salary Details:<\/strong> $21 – 30 \/ hour<\/p>\n
Performs a variety of technical and administrative duties related to providing services to abate
noxious weeds or undesirable plants through the use of specialized chemicals. Educates the
public about weeds and control options.<\/p>\n
Technical<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
noxious weeds on county roads and state highway right of ways; sprays weeds on private lands;
utilizes all types of weed control including chemical, cultural and mechanical.<\/li>\n
regular safety and maintenance inspection of equipment<\/li>\n
projects.<\/li>\n
agencies, including other jurisdictions<\/li>\n
with State regulations;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
using Global Positioning Systems (GPS); works with public land agencies on cooperative weed
control projects; assists in preparing reports of weed infestations as identified through
inspections.<\/li>\n
and County Code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Labels and Material Safety Data Sheets to ensure compliance with all safety requirements and
regulations with respect to the use of pesticides.<\/p>\n
1.<\/span> Education and Experience:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
AND<\/span>
B.<\/span> One (1) year of experience directly related to above duties<\/span>;<\/span>
OR<\/span>
C.<\/span> An equivalent combination of education and experience<\/span><\/p>\n
Some<\/span> knowledge<\/span> of<\/span> noxious<\/span> and<\/span> native<\/span> weed<\/span> species<\/span>;<\/span> mixing<\/span> and<\/span> applying<\/span> herbicides<\/span> in<\/span>
accordance<\/span> with<\/span> specifications,<\/span> rules<\/span> and<\/span> regulations;<\/span> operate<\/span> and<\/span> maintain<\/span> herbicide<\/span>
application<\/span> equipment;<\/span> keep<\/span> comprehensive<\/span> records<\/span> of<\/span> work<\/span> performed<\/span> within<\/span> herbicide<\/span>
application<\/span> areas<\/span>;<\/span> the<\/span> functions,<\/span> characteristics,<\/span> and<\/span> proper<\/span> use<\/span> and<\/span> care<\/span> of<\/span> spray<\/span> rigs<\/span>
for<\/span> chemical<\/span> spray<\/span> application;<\/span> proper<\/span> use<\/span> of<\/span> tools<\/span> and<\/span> materials<\/span> used<\/span> in<\/span> chemical<\/span> spray<\/span>
applications.<\/span> Knowledge<\/span> of<\/span> characteristics,<\/span> modes<\/span> of<\/span> action,<\/span> and<\/span> proper<\/span> handling<\/span> of<\/span> post-<\/span>
and pre-emergent, restricted, and general use herbicides.
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Skills<\/span> in<\/span> the collection and organizing of data and maintaining records.<\/span>
Ability<\/span> to<\/span> communicate<\/span> effectively<\/span> verbally<\/span> and<\/span> in<\/span> writing,<\/span> apply<\/span> chemicals<\/span> to<\/span> noxious<\/span>
weeds;<\/span> follow<\/span> directions<\/span> and<\/span> understand<\/span> proper<\/span> safety<\/span> equipment;<\/span> identify<\/span> State<\/span> noxious<\/span>
weeds;<\/span> enter<\/span> weed<\/span> data<\/span> i<\/span>nto<\/span> the<\/span> EDDmapS<\/span> and<\/span> edit<\/span> points;<\/span> learn<\/span> how<\/span> to<\/span> collect<\/span> and<\/span>
release bio control agents; clean and repair spray equipment.
<\/span>3.<\/span> Special Qualifications:<\/span><\/strong>
Must<\/span> be<\/span> able<\/span> to<\/span> pass<\/span> a<\/span> background<\/span> investigation.<\/span> Must<\/span> possess<\/span> a<\/span> current<\/span> Utah<\/span> driver<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s<\/span>
license.<\/span> Must<\/span> pass<\/span> a<\/span> pre-employment<\/span> drug<\/span> screening.<\/span> Certification<\/span> in<\/span> pesticide<\/span>
application<\/span> must<\/span> be<\/span> obtained<\/span> within<\/span> thirty<\/span> (30)<\/span> days<\/span> of<\/span> hire.<\/span> Prefer<\/span> a<\/span> valid<\/span> Utah<\/span> pesticide<\/span>
Applicators License.
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4.<\/span> Work Environment:<\/span><\/strong>
Worker<\/span> in<\/span> the<\/span> position<\/span> performs<\/span> in<\/span> a<\/span> variety<\/span> of<\/span> indoor<\/span> and<\/span> outdoor<\/span> environments<\/span> including<\/span>
working<\/span> in<\/span> extreme<\/span> weather<\/span> conditions.<\/span> Tasks<\/span> require<\/span> variety<\/span> of<\/span> physical<\/span> activities,<\/span> not<\/span>
generally<\/span> involving<\/span> muscular<\/span> strain.<\/span> Periodic<\/span> walking,<\/span> standing,<\/span> stooping,<\/span> sitting,<\/span>
reaching,<\/span> required<\/span> in<\/span> normal<\/span> course<\/span> of<\/span> performing<\/span> essential<\/span> duties.<\/span> Talking,<\/span> hearing,<\/span> and<\/span>
seeing<\/span> valuable<\/span> to<\/span> effective<\/span> performance<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span>