Job Details
Salary: $14.27 Hourly
Location : Lake Charles, LA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2024-00101
Department: Mosquito Control
Opening Date: 06/10/2024
Closing Date: 9/10/2024 11:59 PM Central
Summary
This is the first of four levels in the Pest Control series.
Incumbents operate spray trucks. Responsibilities may include operating a vehicle for long periods of time at speeds preset for the accurate application of insecticides; and maintaining all applicable meter readings and spray logs.
Examples of Duties
(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)
- Operates spray trucks which includes checking gas levels, spraying and applying pesticides, and/or performing related duties.
- Takes a variety of meter readings.
- Prepares a variety of operational logs and records.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.
RequirementsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.); or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS - Manual labor;
- Following oral and written instructions;
- Reading maps, charts, and gages;
- Communicating via two-way radio;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Supplemental InformationPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
- Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
- Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, intense noises and travel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
NOTE The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
DEFAULT
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Do you have a valid Driver's License?
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Are you a current Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee?
Required Question