Chemical Applicator/Expo Maintenance

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Descriptions

Salary Information:

$18.27/hour at Step 1 to $21.30/hour at Step 4. Depending on qualifications.

Job Duties Include:

Operate chemical application truck and hand-held spray equipment to apply chemicals for the control of weeds along County right-of-ways, pastures and other areas as directed. Make inspections on private property for noxious weed infestations. Maintain daily spraying records and submit to the Supervisor.  Work with public daily. Perform preventive maintenance and minor repair on spray equipment and other equipment. Perform preventive maintenance on trucks and equipment. May be assigned to assist with setting up and tearing down for events in the Expo Center facilities. Assist in general labor and ground maintenance as assigned including grass mowing, cleaning, trash disposal and scooping and cleaning out of livestock stalls. Perform general maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and buildings.  May be required to work nights and weekends as needed. Perform all duties in a safe manner and follow all County safety policies and rules. Wear protective equipment as specified in safety rules.   Must wear safety-toe (steel or carbon) leather work boots with a leather upper covering the ankle or higher (no tennis shoe type apparel).. Read and follow labels on chemicals. Properly load and unload chemicals and use appropriate precautions when handling and spraying chemicals. Will be assigned to Road & Bridge Department crew during times of snow and ice if not needed at the Livestock & Expo Center (Farm /Noxious Weed) Department. Must become Category 6 & 9A licensed by the Kansas State Department of Agriculture within the first six (6) months of employment. May process accounts payable and payroll accounts as needed. May sell chemicals to the public including restricted pesticides.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must have a High School diploma or the equivalent.  Any combination of education and experience approved by the Director may be substituted for the High School diploma or the equivalent.
2. Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License with tanker & air brake endorsement and be insurable under Saline County’s fleet insurance policy. 
3. Required to pass General Test and be Category 9A and 6 certified by the Plant Health Division of the State Department of Agriculture within one (1) year of employment, maintain certification throughout employment and provide proof of certification on an annual basis.
4. Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
5. Must be able to work nights and weekends, as needed.
6. Must be able to work with the public in a professional and congenial manner daily.
7. Must have a general knowledge of building maintenance, i.e., plumbing, construction, electrical.
8. Farming or agricultural background helpful.

Physical Requirements:

Determined Work Level 4 - Heavy Work **will accept applicants at 3.50 exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly.  Possess eye/hand/foot coordination sufficient to drive vehicle.  Must have fine and gross manual dexterity to operate hand tools and equipment Necessary to perform general labor duties.

Veteran's Preference:

Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a veteran under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum qualifications of the position and successfully pass any required pre-employment testing or any requirements such as licensing. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring officials. To be successful, the expectation is that a candidate will be able to competently perform the routine tasks of the position with limited supervision by the end of the probationary period of covered position.

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Benefits

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