Portland, OR, 97240, USA
4 days ago
Spray Foreperson - Union
**Description** **Job Title:** Sprayer Foreperson This position is responsible for operating application equipment to apply herbicides in the treatment of undesirable vegetation. **Job Type** : Full-Time +, Non-Exempt. **Pay** : Competitive, Hourly. $39.97 to $41.12 per hr. **Benefits:** + Union medical, dental, vision benefits + Union retirement **Essential Functions & Responsibilities:** + Applies chemical herbicide and/or pesticide to right-of-way following brush removal, utilizing hose and spray nozzle from truck-mounted spray equipment, which includes tank, pump, hose reel, 200 feet of 5/8 inch hose, and/or utilizing a backpack in remote areas. + Mixes herbicide in holding tank and fills injection tubes or assists spray crew Foreperson with mixing herbicide and filling tank. + Services truck and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. + Drives truck to specified areas where trees require treatment. Unloads the injector pack and tools from the truck. + Pulls wheeled cart (dolly) carrying injection unit into areas of brush to treat trees. + Operates a small power drill, which weighs less than 10 pounds. + Drills holes into the base of trees, places a probe from the chemical injector tank into the hole, and switches on the injector to treat trees. **Minimum Qualifications:** + Must be 18 years of age or older. + Able to operate and service all required tools and equipment. **Education & Experience** + High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. **Pre-Screen** + Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check. **License & Certifications:** + Must have Oregon Department of Agriculture commercial pesticide license + Must have drivers license **Travel Requirements:** + Willing to travel, work, and stay out of state. **Physical Requirements:** + **RARE** (less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, and Climbing Stairs. + **OCCASIONAL** (up to 33%): Sitting, Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off the Truck, Reading, Pushing, Climbing Ladders, and Lifting Up to 50 lbs. + **FREQUENT** (up to 66%): Standing, Walking, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Hearing - Speech Range, Lifting, Carrying, Pulling, and Balancing. + **CONTINUOUS** (up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Seeing Distant, Climbing, Gripping, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, and Depth Perception. **Safety:** Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally. + Works around hazardous equipment. + Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects, dust, etc. + Works on uneven ground. **Benefits** We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. **Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.** **An Equal Opportunity Employer.** **Please note:** + _All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check._ + _Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position._ **Notice to Agencies:** We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.
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