IRVM TECHNICIAN I

*Job Summary* Under general supervision of the Roadside Biologist and Road Superintendent; assists with the Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management related work to control noxious weeds and promote desirable vegetation, performs heavy manual labor; drives truck and operates other equipment to maintain County roads.
*CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* • Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specified location in order to perform assigned tasks.
• Assists in roadside vegetation tasks such as control of invasive weeds, brush, and trees through mechanical and/or chemical methods, including herbicide spraying, mowing, cutting and prescribed burning.
• Plants seeds to promote healthy re-growth and establishment of native plant communities.
• Assists with erosion control, including installation of erosion control blankets, waddles, and other products.
• Assists with accurate records of treated locations.
• Operates County equipment as necessary including hand and power tools.
• Drives farm-type tractor with mower attachment to cut grass and weeds.
• Performs snow removal and a variety of manual labor • Follows proper safety procedures and takes pro-active measures to avoid potential harm to equipment and personnel.
• Performs routine inspections of equipment to ensure safety and operability.
• Other duties as assigned.
*SUPERVISION RECEIVED:* • Administrative supervision is received from the Roadside Biologist.
• Functional supervision is received from the Roadside Biologist, Road Superintendent & Road Foreman.
*SUPERVISION EXERCISED:* • No Functional or administrative supervision is exercised over support staff.
*Minimum Required Qualifications* * Must be willing to comply with Secondary Roads residency policy within six months of hire date: live within Black Hawk County or within a 20-mile radius of the Longfellow Shop located at 1329 Longfellow Ave, Waterloo.
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
* Six (6) months or more related experience and/or training required * Must possess or attain a CDL within six (6) months, and maintain a valid Iowa Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Type A and be insurable under the County's guidelines.
* Must have valid Iowa CDL Type A – Tanker Endorsement or able to obtain the endorsement within six (6) months from date of hire.
* Must have a valid State of Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s license - Categories 1A – Agricultural Weed Control, 3OT – Ornamental and Turf Pest Control, 5 – Aquatic Pest Control, 6 – Right of Way Pest Control or the ability to obtain the license within sone year from the date of hire.
* Must have a valid certification or completion of training in National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-130 and S-190 or the ability to complete the training within one year from date of hire.
*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities* - • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
*Work Environment and Physical Demands* The work environment and physical demand 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.
Refer to the “Essential and Marginal Function Analysis” statement for a complete description of essential functions and functional requirements: • Position requires frequent ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear.
• Position requires frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel, and ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Position requires specific vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust.
• Position requires frequent use of heavy equipment, power and hand tools.
• Position requires frequent exposure to outside weather conditions and exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and asphalt fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
*Additional Information* *All applicants will be initially evaluated based on the information included in the application only.
*Therefore, it is important to complete your online application accurately and thoroughly as it relates to the position requirements.
Resumes, transcripts, certifications and other supporting documentation may be required for further consideration.
Applicants considered best qualified will be asked to continue in the selection process.
An online application is required.
To apply, submit: 1) online application at https://ia-blackhawkcounty.
civicplushrms.
com/careers/(or click the APPLY NOW button at the top of the page; and 2) proof of education and/or required certification(s).
An eligible and qualified veteran may be entitled to preference in employment under Iowa Code §35C.
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A veteran is an individual who meets the definition set forth in Iowa Code §35.
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In order to assert this preference a voluntary veterans preference form must be included.
Applicants will receive notifications by email.
*Note:* The application contains a required Supplemental Questionnaire.
Your responses to these questions will assist in screening applications to determine who continues in the selection process.
Responses should be informative and concise; not responding appropriately may eliminate you from consideration.
*Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
* Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $22.
28 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Experience level: * Under 1 year Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work setting: * Construction site * In-person * Office * Outdoor work Ability to Relocate: * Waterloo, IA 50703: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person