Pesticide Applicator

Job Listing ID:

4463307

Job Title:

Pesticide Applicator Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

La Grande

Date Posted:

03/30/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, less than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

The Union County Vector Control district is looking for people to fill the seasonal positions for the 2026 summer season.

Pesticide Applicator:

This position will last approximately from April to the end of September. Duties will include but are not limited to inspection and treatment, if required, of larval breeding sources of mosquitoes throughout Union County. Also, any action required to reduce breeding sources of mosquitoes in Union County. In addition, the person hired will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining district equipment. Other tasks may include help with surveillance activities, clean-up, and running errands. All positions are dependent on the number of mosquitoes and complaints throughout the district. In the same respects if work is slow all positions may have a work week less than 40 hours.

Hours:

The normal operating hours for the district will be Monday through Friday between 8:00 A.M to 4:30 P.M. However, longer hours are possible depending on the areas requiring treatment. The majority of the work done takes place outdoors; therefore, weather conditions can also play a role in how many hours are worked each day or week. Typically, if one day of the week is cut short it will be on Friday, unless it is cut short due to weather conditions.

Qualifications:

Class C driver's license with acceptable driving record to operate company vehicles. Applicants must be able to repeatedly lift and carry 50 lbs. of weight, also they must have the ability to be self-motivated and make decisions working alone. Applicants must also be comfortable around wild and domestic animals. The applicants must have good balance while wearing a heavy pack in swamp-like areas and have ability to cross fences while doing so. Applicant must pass both Oregon pesticide applicator exams within three attempts. Exams will be paid for as well as your hourly time while taking the exams. Failure to pass the exams within three attempts will result in immediate termination.

Wage:

Will start out at $16.05 per hour and increase to $18.05 per hour when notice is confirmed that the employee has passed the two required exams to be certified pesticide applicators. Returning employees will receive a $1 per hour pay increase each year they return for a maximum of 4 years ($22.05/hour).

Applications and Deadline:

Applications may be submitted through the employment department, through the Union County Administrative building located at 1106 K Ave., or by email to ucvectorcontrol@gmail.com. You may acquire an application through https://unioncountyor.gov/ -> Employment Opportunities. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Job Classification:

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Driver License Information

Required:

Non-Commercial Drivers License Compensation

Salary:

$16.05 to $18.05 per Hour Depending on Qualifications

Benefits Offered:

Sick Leave Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 None

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

18

Gender:

N/A

Employer Will Perform:

Background Check