Roadside Vegetation Aide
Linn County
Cedar Rapids, IA
Part Time
22.31
to
hourly
Responsibilities:
Performs duties in the field and in the office related to Linn County’s integrated roadside vegetation management. Applies knowledge and skills, under the direction of the Roadside Vegetation Management Specialist, related to the field of roadside vegetation, road safety, and of highway construction and maintenance. Responsible to assist in the maintenance of roadside inventory, noxious weed and invasive species control, tree and shrub removal, trimming and planting, and the general use of chemicals, seed mixtures, plants and plantings.
Work is performed under the direction of the Roadside Vegetation Management Specialist and under the general direction of the County Engineer and/or Department management staff. Knows the County’s Customer-Centered Culture principles, the County’s Mission, Strategic Plan and Core Values and demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction for all customers on a regular basis. Maintains vegetation inventories.
Prepares chemicals and equipment for the spraying of noxious weeds and invasive plants. Operates equipment for the mowing of roadsides, for tree and shrub clearing and clearing and grubbing and assists in the planning and planting of roadside vegetation materials. Assists Roadside Vegetation Management Specialist in related highway maintenance and construction projects. Operates truck equipped with spray rigs and tractors equipped with mowing devices and other various attachments.
Assists in supervising seasonal (temporary) and subordinate employees. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the “Voice of the Customer” and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible.
Shift: Monday - Friday 7am- 3pm
QUALIFICATIONS:
Performs duties in the field and in the office related to Linn County’s integrated roadside vegetation management. Applies knowledge and skills, under the direction of the Roadside Vegetation Management Specialist, related to the field of roadside vegetation, road safety, and of highway construction and maintenance. Responsible to assist in the maintenance of roadside inventory, noxious weed and invasive species control, tree and shrub removal, trimming and planting, and the general use of chemicals, seed mixtures, plants and plantings.
Work is performed under the direction of the Roadside Vegetation Management Specialist and under the general direction of the County Engineer and/or Department management staff. Knows the County’s Customer-Centered Culture principles, the County’s Mission, Strategic Plan and Core Values and demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction for all customers on a regular basis. Maintains vegetation inventories.
Prepares chemicals and equipment for the spraying of noxious weeds and invasive plants. Operates equipment for the mowing of roadsides, for tree and shrub clearing and clearing and grubbing and assists in the planning and planting of roadside vegetation materials. Assists Roadside Vegetation Management Specialist in related highway maintenance and construction projects. Operates truck equipped with spray rigs and tractors equipped with mowing devices and other various attachments.
Assists in supervising seasonal (temporary) and subordinate employees. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the “Voice of the Customer” and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible.
Shift: Monday - Friday 7am- 3pm
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college level coursework in the Natural Resources field or one (1) or more years of experience in general highway maintenance activities required; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Working knowledge of modern methods and techniques in vegetation establishment and control, including roadway mowing, pesticide and herbicide application, prescribed burning, seeding, planting, and general maintenance.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform routine and/or specialized maintenance on roadside-related equipment.
- Good physical condition.
- Must possess a valid State of Iowa Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake and tank endorsements OR possession of a valid Class A CDL and the ability to pass air brake and tank endorsements within 21 days of transfer or hire into the position required.
- Valid State of Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License with Category 6 certification required or the ability to pass same within twenty-one (21) days of transfer or hire.
- Must pass a County physical examination which includes a drug test after offer of employment, with random testing as determined by the County.
- Regular work attendance required.