POSITION: Seasonal Weed and Pest Control Sprayer

DEPARTMENT: Weeds

SALARY: $15.51 / hour

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: SEASONAL / AT WILL / NON-BENEFITTED POSITION

Iron County is accepting applications for (1) Seasonal Weed and Pest Control Sprayer for the Iron County Weed Department in Cedar City, UT. Duration of employment will not exceed budgetary amounts and can work 40 Hours per week for 13 weeks OR 20 hours per week for 26 weeks. To be determined upon hire. Expected start date May 1, 2023.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs semiskilled work under the County Wide Noxious Weed and Pest Control Program as defined in the Utah Code, Title 4 Chapter 17, The Utah Noxious Weed Act. Works under the direction and close supervision of the Weed Supervisor to determine weed and pest control priorities. See job description for a complete listing of duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent; Some experience in weed control or similar work providing knowledge of herbicides, chemicals and combinations of chemicals for effective weed and pest eradication; obtain pesticide applicator's license, within 30 days of hire; Iron County will pay the cost of Pesticide License.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must have and maintain a valid Utah Driver License in accordance with Iron County Personnel Policy Section 30;

Obtain Pesticide Applicator's License within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge of the types of weed and pests present in Iron County; types of herbicides and pesticides most effective on the varieties of weeds and the methods most effective in spraying for their eradication; Iron County Geography; RS 2477 and rights-of-way; GPS computer systems; UST rules and regulations; work zone regulations; basic mathematics.

Skill in operating weed and pest control equipment.

Ability to obtain pesticide applicator's license; communicate with co-workers and the public; detect various weeds and determine the procedure for their eradication; read plat maps; read blueprints, plans and specifications; perform duties without supervision.

This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. Please see full job description for a more detailed list of duties. Iron County is a drug-free workplace successful applicants for positions in the County must successfully pass a drug screen. Successful applicants for this position are required to pass a background screening.

Prior to submitting an application, please read the directions provided with the Application form found on Iron County's website. Applications must be received before the closing of the posting.

APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT www.ironcounty.net and are submitted electronically from the website.

Iron County Human Resource Office (435) 477-8335

IRON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER