Temporary Mosquito Control in Angleton, Texas at Brazoria County

Under general supervision, conducts mosquito spraying operations, larvaciding control work and mosquito activity surveillance for the County’s Mosquito Control Department.

Shift: 8:00pm - 4:30am

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operates trucks equipped with gasoline-powered fogger to spray insecticide safely over designated areas to control breeding of mosquitoes;
• Must be able to operate Windows based tablet and software to operate ULV spray truck.
• Conducts pre-operation checks of the truck and equipment to ensure that all systems are safe and operating properly;
• Maintain awareness of truck and equipment operation to ensure safe operation of all mechanical devices and that application rates are within prescribed ranges;
• Maintains spray trucks and calibrates mosquito spraying equipment of ensure proper application of pesticides;
• Fills trucks and spray units with gasoline; prepares pesticide formulations and fills spray unit with chemicals;
• Surveys ditches, marshes and freshwater areas and treats with larvacides when needed;
• Completes daily reports, inventory logs and mileage records as required on operation forms;
• Performs other general labor and construction duties.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Experience and Training Guidelines:
High school diploma or equivalent; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.


Knowledge of:

• State and federal laws, rules and regulations governing mosquito control program operations;
  
• Department policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment;
  
• Basic methods, techniques, principles and practices used in repair shops.

Skill in:

• Reading and interpreting maps;
• General maintenance of shops and vehicles;
• Operating various tools and equipment typically used in vehicle repair and maintenance and small engine repair and maintenance; troubleshooting mechanical malfunctions;
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, elected officials, local/state/federal staff, Mosquito Control Board members, external public agencies and organizations, vendors, media and the general public;
• Using initiative, discretion and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rules;
• Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions;
• Working effectively within strict time frames and under pressure;
• Providing effective work teams and efficient customer service;
• Operating a personal computer and various software applications.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Texas Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office, shop and outdoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases. May be required to work in confined spaces. May be required to climb ladders and work at high locations. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.