Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator

DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 765- LAKE CHARLES JOB NUMBER

07/50677794/RDHA/03-31-26/AM

POSITION NUMBER

50677794 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. Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

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 12-24 months on probation. The selected candidate will be required to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License and Class "A" CDL upon appointment.

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: Mike Stevens Roadside Development District Coordinator (337) 437-9117 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities . The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp