Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4786517) Apply  Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator Salary $3,904.00 - $7,025.00 Monthly Location Lake Charles, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 07/50677794/RDHA/01.10.2025-KL Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 7- Lake Charles Opening Date 01/10/2025 Closing Date 1/18/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information   DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 765- LAKE CHARLES JOB NUMBER: 07/50677794/RDHA/01.10.2025-KL POSITION NUMBER: 50677794 A current herbicide Equipment Applicator License issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture is REQUIRED for this position. A Class "A" CDL license is required prior to being hired for this position. This position may be filled as a Detail to Special Duty or a Probationary appointment requiring 12-24 months on probation. http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside\_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt\_Finance/HR/Pages/Career\_Center.aspx No Civil Service test scoreis 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. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* Function Statement: The purpose of this job is to provide DOTD with well-trained, government certified herbicide applicators to the utilized throughout the state in the proper application of a variety of chemicals within a wide range of geographic landscapes in assigned parish (es) of Louisiana. The incumbent is required to have specialized knowledge of the use of a wide variety of chemicals with appropriate rates, proper application methods, the chemical needed for the targeted plants (weeds) and the results expected within a wide range of geographic landscapes for the purpose of controlling undesirable vegetation. The incumbent is also responsible for the keeping an inventory of chemicals (herbicides) which may amount to tens of thousands dollars of material stored and portions used on a daily basis. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service Laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. This position requires the incumbent to read and understand the label for all products being used and interpret the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for potential hazards and safety precautions required to ensure their safety and the public’s safety while minimizing environmental risk with the use of herbicides. Incumbent will be required to wear protective gear when exposed to herbicide chemicals, particularly when using hand held spray guns to apply certain herbicides. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and 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. Specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities: + Required License: Must possess a current Government Commercial Pesticide Applicator License with a Right-of-Way endorsement in order to perform the duties outlined below as well as a Class A CDL. + Drug Testing required: Yes, random drug testing. + Types of equipment used for the job: Cell phone Job Duties & Responsibilities 65% Herbicide Applications + Operates spray truck or other spray equipment ( may have GPS navigation system) 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 measuring/mixing proper amounts of herbicides as needed. + Operates spray truck with 1,000 to 1,500 gallon tank mounted on truck in addition to pump and motor or injection system with power sprayer. + Operates trailer-mounted sprayers attached to equipment (e.g. tractors, all-terrain vehicles) for areas not accessible with herbicide spray truck. May be required to operate a smaller sprayer, mounted onto the back of a 1-ton truck. + Uses a backpack sprayer and/or hand held sprayer to make herbicides applications. + Loads supplies onto spray truck. + Handles chemicals including, but not limited to: Roundup, Garlon 3A & 4, 2-4D, M.S.M.A., Hyvar XL, OUST, and numerous other herbicides. + Maintains a current copy of all Material Safety Data Sheets in herbicide truck at all times. + Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs routine maintenance necessary to keep equipment clean and in good working order. + Maintains an accurate, legible, and chemical inventory and precise daily record of all herbicides applied as required by DOTD and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. + Ensures proper calibration of herbicide spray rigs. + Maintains a spill response kit on herbicide spray truck and reports all spills to the appropriate department in a timely manner. + Maintains daily spray logs and enters daily activities into the DOTD database (Agile) to create work orders for those activities. 20% Miscellaneous Duties + 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: + Operate 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. + Remove litter and debris from state maintained highways and interstate systems. + Unload and load material or equipment. 10% Functional Supervision and Training + Exercises functional supervisor over support vehicle driver and/or other Mobile Equipment Operators assisting on a project basis. + Assists with directional arrow on spray rigs in emergencies. Applies De-Icing agents to bridge decks and other appropriate structures during freezing weather. + Mandatory attendance will be required for all meetings and training courses relative to the application of herbicides and/or other chemical treatments as deemed appropriate by supervisor. + Participates in DOTD Structured Training Program to enhance performance and to be prepared for promotional opportunities. 5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities. For further information about this vacancy contact: Name: Mike Stevens Job Title: Roadside Dev District Coordinator Phone: 337-437-9117 “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 here (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS\_Tech\_Asst\_Guidance.asp) (click on the link) or the website is www.laworks.net/workforcedev/Irs/Irs_tech_asst_guidance.asp" Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To operate Herbicide spray equipment to accomplish an efficient and practical application of herbicides. To operate mobile equipment (such as that enumerated below) to accomplish transportation, maintenance, or construction tasks. LEVEL OF WORK: Advanced. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Direct supervision from Roadside Development District Coordinator during spraying season and from a foreman or other higher-level maintenance, supervisory or administrative personnel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Functional supervision over mobile equipment operators connected with the herbicide equipment. LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Transportation and Development. Other locations may be approved by SCS. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from mobile equipment operators by the complexity of the herbicide equipment and the responsibility for applying herbicides in accordance with state and federal policies and regulations. Examples of Work EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Note: Operation of spray truck or other spray equipment using protective clothing, boots, gloves and/or respirators when necessary will be the primary and recurring functions of the job. Attends meetings and training courses relative to herbicide application as directed by the Department. Maintain highway roadside and vegetation by proper application of herbicides and/or other chemical treatments. Maintain vegetation at bridge railing, abutments, highway signs, traffic control devices, drainage structures, and drainage channels by application of appropriate herbicides. Ensures proper herbicides are utilized for each vegetative maintenance area and procedure in accordance with requirements of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and chemical label. Ensure proper weather conditions, wind conditions, and topographical conditions are tolerable for spraying of selected herbicides. Operate the required spray equipment and truck to ensure the proper rate of herbicide is being applied in accordance with the label and other special factors. May testify in regard to lawsuits arising from complaints as to herbicide application. May be required to perform duties and operate equipment listed for mobile equipment operators. Makes minor repairs to equipment and performs user maintenance necessary to keep equipment in clean, good working order. Maintain all records pertaining to the spraying of herbicides. 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 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? 02 Are you a probational 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 Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee? Required Question Agency State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email