Job Opportunity At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. The purpose of this position is to provide the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) with a skilled operator capable of performing herbicide application and vegetation management and heavy equipment/tree removal operations in support of roadway and right-of-way maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations. Job Duties and Other Information:
Job Duties:- Operates spray trucks and specialized herbicide equipment to control roadside vegetation along highways, bridges, drainage structures, and rights-of-way
- Mixes and applies herbicides at proper rates for targeted vegetation
- Applies chemicals including, but not limited to: Roundup, Garlon 3A/4, 2-4D, MSMA, Hyvar XL, OUST, and others
- Uses backpack and handheld sprayers for precise applications
- Maintains accurate chemical inventory and daily application logs in compliance with DOTD and LDAF requirements
- Performs calibration of spray equipment to ensure proper application rates
- Enters daily work activities into Agile system
- Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Detail to Special Duty or a Probationary appointment requiring-24 months on probation.
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.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required 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. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact:
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