Posting number: 03-138201-RDHA-09162026-LR
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 3- Lafayette
Job classification: ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT HERBICIDE APPLICATOR
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Transportation, Maintenance, Training
DISTRICT 03 / U550 / MAINTENANCE / ACADIA PARISH
JOB NUMBER: 03-138201-RDHA-09162026-LR
The purpose of this job is to provide DOTD with well-trained, government certified herbicide applicators to be utilized throughout the state in the proper application of a variety of chemicals within a wide range of geographic landscapes in assigned parish(es) of Louisiana. The incumbent is required to have special knowledge of the use of a wide variety of chemicals with appropriate rates, proper application methods, the chemical needed for the targeted plants (weeds) and the results expected within a wide range of geographic landscapes for the purpose of controlling undesirable vegetation. The incumbent is also responsible for keeping an inventory of chemicals (herbicides) which may amount to tens of thousands of dollars of material stored and portions used on a daily basis.
This position requires the incumbent to read and understand the label for all products being used and interpret the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for potential hazards and safety precautions requires to ensure their safety and the public's safety while minimizing environmental risk with the use of herbicides. Incumbent will be required to wear protective gear when exposed to herbicide chemicals, particular when using handheld spray guns to apply certain herbicides.
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.
Appointment Type: Promotional, Probational, or Detail to Special Duty
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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Jarrod Francois
Transportation Operations Manager
DOTD / DISTRICT 03
(337) 788-7502
Email: jarrod.francois@la.gov
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