Seasonal Weed Control Sprayer

WARD COUNTY
POSITION DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT:  Weed Control                                       SALARY GRADE: 15
POSITION TITLE:  Seasonal Weed Control Sprayer        STATUS: Non-exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Weed Control Officer      STORM ESSENTIAL:  No
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No     

NAME: __________________________________________________________

EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURE:     ______________ DATE:   __________________

SUPERVISOR'S SIGNATURE:   _______________  DATE: ________________  

1.   GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Seasonal Weed Control Sprayer will work independently or in conjunction with the County Weed Control Officer for the control of noxious and invasive weeds. 

2.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (“.” Indicates essential function)

• Operate pickup with mounted sprayer while applying chemicals to specific weeds

• Operate 4-wheeler or UTV with mounted sprayer in rough terrain while applying chemicals

• Record spray application location on a map and in GPS unit and keep accurate  weather information at time of spray application

• Keep accurate record of chemicals used and amounts

• Maintain sprayer equipment

• Must be able to communicate with landowners

3. SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

 The Seasonal Weed Control Sprayer is supervised by the Weed Control Officer  and does not supervise others.

4. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
  (“.”  Indicates essential function)

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• A valid ND driver’s license and an insurable driving record

• Basic arithmetic skills

• Ability to read and write clearly

• Ability to follow directions

• Ability to read and follow maps

• Must possess a restricted use and right-of-way pesticide license within 2 weeks after being hired.

 
5.        PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:   (These support the essential  function of the position)       

• Frequently works irregular or long schedules, as job requires

• Must have vision capable of seeing medium and long distances

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend and move about for extended periods

• Must be able to use hands, arms, legs, and feet

• Must be able to carry and/or pull over 50 lbs.

• Must be able to take the jarring affect of riding a 4-wheeler or UTV while spraying in rough terrain

6. WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 Works with weed control chemicals

Regularly works outdoors

Regularly works in varying temperature and other weather-related situations

May be required to spray from pickup cab entire work day

May be required to spray from 4-wheeler or UTV entire work day

May be required to spray with backpack sprayer while walking through high weeds or grass

7.     OTHER ASSIGNMENTS

County department heads and supervisors reserve the right to amend the functions assigned this position, either temporarily or permanently, at any time as they determine the best interests of their departments.  Further, employees may be assigned other or additional functions to fill-in during the absence of other employees or vacancies in other positions. 

    01-2010