Herbicide Applicator Technician

Herbicide Applicator Technician DeAngelo Contracting Services - 3.5 Corona, CA Job Details Full-time $22 - $24 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Referral program Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Pest control chemical handling Full Job Description Company Description DCS is a family owned and operated business with treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCS family! To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about! Job Description DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking highly motivated Herbicide Applicator Technicians to support vegetation management operations along rights-of-way and roadsides. Responsibilities include weed control, grass and brush cutting, trimming, and herbicide application using spray trucks, ATVs, backpack sprayers, and hose systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform and document all required DOT truck inspections, including identifying and troubleshooting spray system or vehicle issues and reporting needed repairs. Maintain trucks, spray equipment, and tools in a clean, safe, and organized condition at all times. Operate herbicide application equipment safely and efficiently in a variety of field environments. Receive training to properly calibrate and operate all spray equipment. Develop a working knowledge of weed, grass, and brush identification. Gain an understanding of herbicides, application methods, target vegetation, and all related safety procedures to ensure customer expectations and compliance standards are met. Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.

EXPERIENCE

21+ years of age or older. A valid driver's license required with clean MVR. Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, and motor vehicle record review. Must be able to travel away from home for up to 6-8 weeks at a time, 1 week home time. (Hotel paid for by DCS and per-diem). At least 3 years of herbicide application experience required: Large scale commercial property is preferred.

Commercial Pesticide Applicators preferred:

Category C6, but not required for hire. This license will need to be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.

Additional Information Benefit Highlights:

Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K)

Generous Paid Time Off Employee Referral Program Career Development Compensation:

$22-24/ hourly Come be a part of the DeAngelo family, today! DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed, DCS is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCS offers subcontracting services to government agencies as such, candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as criminal background checks, pre-employment, post-accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings, motor vehicle record checks, etc. as such, DCS complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.