A. MAJOR DUTIES

Weed Employee/Sign Employee

• Identify and spray noxious weeds in county right-of-way and riverbanks as required.
• Re-inspect infested sites for compliance by landowners.
• Responsible for county road signs including inventory, repair, and replacement.
• Complete necessary paperwork including compliance with state and federal law.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and assist in servicing and repairs.
• Attend required training.
• Perform manual labor such as patching, sign repair, erecting and taking down snow fence, bridge and culvert repair, loading and unloading materials.
• Operate general maintenance equipment such as trucks, rollers, front-end loaders, motor graders, snow plows, draglines, backhoes, sanders, tractor/mowers, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Road Foreman.

B. TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Identify and spray noxious weeds, prepare weed control chemicals.
• Maintain necessary paperwork for compliance with state and federal law.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and assist in servicing and repairs.
• Attend required training.
• Conduct sign inventory.
• Perform manual labor including patching, sign repair, snow fence erection, bridge and culvert repair, and material handling.
• Operate various general maintenance equipment.
• Perform related work as required.

C. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

• Education or experience sufficient to perform duties and meet required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess an EPA Commercial Applicator's license.
• Category 07 Right of Way certification required.
• CDL (Commercial Driver's License) required.

D. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIRED ON THE JOB

• Knowledge of noxious weeds and control methods.
• Ability to maintain paperwork and ensure compliance.
• Familiarity with equipment operation and maintenance.
• Understanding of safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform manual labor.
• Proficiency in operating various maintenance equipment.

E. WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to weed control chemicals.
• Heavy lifting, outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to noise, heat, and grease.
• Operation of equipment with moving parts.

F. COMPENSATION

• Paid Hourly Wage negotiated for Grader Operator under Road Department Union Contract.
• Overtime pay for hours exceeding 40 per week.
• County-furnished vehicle for inspections, notices, and training.
• Personal commute valued at $1.

50 each way, taxable to the employee.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$52,873.60 - $55,161.60 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person