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Herbicide Applicator - $19.50 per hour - One (1) Position Available. The City of Billings, Parks Department is seeking a Herbicide Applicator. This is a three to six month seasonal position. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Must meet minimum age requirements. Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record. A good working knowledge of weed control methods, and fertilizers is important. Job experience with farming, landscape maintenance, weed management, fertilizer applications, etc. will be given preference. Qualifications: - Able to work with shovel, rake, weed chopping tools, pruning tools, etc. as a regular part of job routine. - Capable of considerable walking in work areas during performance of duties. - Able to perform repetitive motions for periods of 1/2 hour or longer, using various tools and implements for yard work and gardening. - Able to climb relatively steep inclines and/or ladders. - Able to do frequent bending at the knees and the waist. - Able to do frequent twisting or turning of the upper body. - Able to use power weed trimmers and push mowers. - Able to do gripping and grasping of tools for periods of 1/2 hour or longer. - Lifting and carrying of items 1 - 50 pounds occasionally. - Pushing and pulling of objects 1 -150 pounds frequently (some picnic tables). - Must understand your role in safety. - Able to work in adverse weather conditions including; rain, wind, heat, and cold. - Able to work in an environment with extended exposure to the sun. - Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. - Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Duties: - Maintain a safety attitude. Watching out for yourself, co-workers, and the public. - Must wear Personal Protection Equipment when and where required. - Report to assigned parks as scheduled. - Become familiar with City, Department, and Division policies. - File daily work sheet. - Always replace tools and supplies to where they belong. - Tell supervisor when supplies are getting low, or when a tool needs repairs. - Assist in identifying weeds in the parks. - Determine correct control measures that need to be used to control the weeds. - Work closely with supervisor to formulate control measures. - Calibrate all equipment used in the applications. - Accurately apply control methods. - Being very cautious around public, and non-target plants. - Record all chemicals applied in the parks. - Monitor to ensure control methods are working. - Apply correct amount of fertilizer to the parks. - Calibrate all fertilizing equipment before use. - Ensure that all fertilizer is applied in a correct and safe manner. Equal Opportunity Employer.