Herbicide Applicator

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County! 

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Herbicide Applicator for our well established Road & Bridge Division whose headquarters are located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida.

The St. Johns County Road & Bridge Division is responsible for the maintenance of St. Johns County roads, bridges and drainage systems. This includes but is not limited to roadway and pothole patching, sidewalk construction and replacement, drainage pipe and structure cleaning and replacing, ditch excavating, tree trimming and removal, roadside mowing, etc.

Employees work cooperatively as part of maintenance crews to complete work in a safe and effective manner. Safety is the #1 priority at Road & Bridge. The goal at Road & Bridge is to provide a safe and efficient transportation system to ensure the mobility of people, goods and services in St. Johns County.

The newly selected Herbicide Applicator will work independently and as a member of a Road & Bridge crew to complete the work necessary to maintain St. Johns County’s roads, bridges and drainage systems.

The ideal Herbicide Applicator candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures vegetation management operations complies with safe work practices, chemical labels, and manufacturers’ requirements; uses appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Coordinates with supervisors to schedule vegetation management in ditches, ponds, creeks, waterways, fence lines, guardrails, shoulders and outfalls; provides other personnel with the necessary instructions, equipment and supplies to perform small vegetation control operations.

• Computes quantities of chemicals and determines types of chemicals needed in vegetation control; calibrates spray equipment.

• Prepares, completes and tracks work orders using the computerized maintenance management system.

• Maintains records and reports of chemicals used for Florida Department of Agriculture and Department of Natural Resources.

• Drives dump truck, tankers, and crew trucks.

• Attends safety, training and administrative meetings.

• Responds to after-hours emergencies.

• Maintains a full-time presence on the job.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent recognized certification.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a state-certified Commercial Herbicide and Pesticide Applicator's License within ninety days.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.

• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to serve others.

• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.

• Must be able to operate a computer.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.

• Knowledge of departmental and county policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance and operation procedures.

• Knowledge herbicides and their proper application.

• Skill in the operation of a variety of vehicles and motorized equipment.

• Skill in the use of assigned tools.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Working Conditions may include some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, garages, etc.), extreme noises, odors, heights and/or dust.

• Risk/Safety Conditions: This position has some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, assault and battery, heavy equipment, communicable diseases, etc.). This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.

• Physical Activity may include sitting, walking, lifting heavy objects up to 25lbs, kneeling, crouching, reaching, or standing.

Salary Range:

$42,868.80 -$57,262.40

Compensation Grade:

BCC PG12

Department:

Road and Bridges

Location:

2740 Industry Center Road
St. Augustine, FL 32084


St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer. All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

An applicant eligible for Veteran's Preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preferences in accordance with Florida law may file a complaint requesting an investigation with the Florida department of veterans affairs. Veteran's Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL 33778. A complaint must be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice of hiring decision is received by the applicant or within three calendar months of the date of the application is filed within the employer if no notice is given. If no notice is given, it is the responsibility of the preferred applicant to contact the employer to determine if the position has been filled.