Vegetation Management Technician

Pineville NC

Description

Fast paced industry leading vegetation management company seeking experienced landscapers, herbicide applicators, environmental & stormwater specialist! Sites may include large scale industrial facilities, highways, forests & natural areas. Performing herbicide applications, mowing, trimming, light & heavy equipment. Safety & Quality are top priorities. This a full time year round position with additional certifications, skills training & advancement opportunities! Bridging the gap between mother nature & public safety with the latest technologies & solutions. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Strict adherence to all safety rules, regulations & guidelines. • Manual, Mechanical & Chemical vegetation management • Herbicide applications for turf and bareground treatment types. • Hand spraying & boom spraying with tractors, UTVs and trucks. • Interacting with professional clients, plant managers, engineers & inspectors. • Operating equipment: Zero turn mowers, tractors, skid steers and tanker trucks. • Performing preventive/standard maintenance & minor field repairs on equip. • Regional travel including some overnight travel as needed. • Daily/weekly tracking & reporting. • Mixing/loading chemicals, SDS & Label compliance. • Be able to work independently or on a team as needed. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • 2 years’ experience in landscaping, horticulture, pest control or vegetation management. • Commercial Pesticide Applicators License preferred but willing to obtain at minimum. • Valid Driver’s license (Class D) Minimum. Class A or B CDL is preferred. • Heavy equipment experience a plus. • Stormwater systems knowledge or certifications highly desired. • Environmental best practices experience a plus. • Safety training or certifications (i.e. OSHA 10, or Traffic Control) a plus.