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Pest Abatement District Field Technician |
GENERAL SUMMARY
Filed technicians work in a team to assist landowners throughout Ada County with the control of Pocket gophers and Yellow-bellied marmots (rock chucks). The field season begins in March and ends in November, where technicians work outdoors utilizing traps and bait (rodenticides) to treat the target species. Field technicians are assigned to a crew and work in-field for the entirety of the shift. There is room for career advancement by receiving Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) licensing and by acquiring varied skills from assisting with other departments. Ada County Weed, Pest, and Mosquito Abatement is a science-based organization that applies environmental science, biology, and ecology principles into its Integrated Pest Management programs.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Performs varied moderately complex work under general supervision according to pre-defined guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Identifies targeted pests;
- Completes work orders by mixing, applying and recording pesticide applications in accordance with work orders and applicable laws;
- Reviews chemical labels and safety data sheet (SDS) for each product in use before application;
- Operates application or surveillance equipment;
- Reads and navigates by paper and digital maps;
- Mixes and applies pesticides;
- Uses mobile and hand-held computers and Global Positioning System (GPS) units;
- Performs routine maintenance of equipment;
- Properly disposes of empty pesticide containers and rinsate materials;
- Maintains appearance and cleanliness of work area;
- Uses and maintains all personal protection equipment recommended by product label, SDS and department policy;
- Fabricates and rebuilds equipment.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
- May assist in collection, monitoring and distribution of biological control agents;
- May assist in special projects as assigned;
- May assist with training of other employees;
- Performs other related functions as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to obtain a Professional Applicators license within one month of hire (review specific department requirements);
- Knowledge of business mathematics;
- Skill in the safe operation of equipment;
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with the general public and coworkers, in person and over the phone;
- Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions and read and understand herbicide SDS sheets and labels;
- Ability to use a personal computer and mobile field computer;
- Ability to understand GPS technology for daily use of digital navigation equipment;
- Ability to use GPS equipment for mapping, surveillance and/or pesticide applications;
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationship with other employees;
- Ability to work in the field independently and with peers and public.
Pest Department
- Opportunity to get licensed in Laws and Safety and General Pest; or Rodenticide within one month of hire;
- Must be able to handle small mammal carcasses;
- Skill in recognizing pest infestations.
OTHER REQUIREMENTES
- May be cross-trained to perform functions for other departments;
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license;
- Ability to obtain an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) certification before use of ATV equipment;
- This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The nature of the work will require the employee to be in the field for long periods of time under various weather conditions;
- The work may require moving, transporting, and using pesticides;
- Must be available to work different shifts as needed;
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.;
- Must work with hazardous materials, heavy equipment and occasionally must negotiate fences, hazardous steep terrain with rough, rocky or wet surfaces;
- At times the employee may be exposed to dogs, farm animals, snakes and biting and stinging insects.
Call for information at: (208) 343-7552
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