Starting salary up to $38.76/hour ($80,896/year) and a competitive total compensation package!
As a Vegetation Specialist, you will assist the Vegetation Control Advisor by performing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) related duties including applying herbicides and pesticides around roadsides and other facilities, completing work orders, and conducting routine inspections of vegetation contract work. Additionally, you will:
Monitor, follow-up, and complete work orders
Operate specialty commercial and non-commercial vehicles to apply herbicide to various roadsides and other facilities per the most current IPM
Assist with getting quotes and bids for various tree removal projects and coordinate tree contractors
Meet with contractors and public about various vegetation issues
Conduct routine inspections of vegetation contract work and herbicide application around various roadsides and other facilities
Perform pavement maintenance including paint striping, pothole patching, vegetation removal, and other various maintenance work tasks
Performs preventive maintenance on various equipment such as herbicide spray trucks, herbicide application equipment and other vehicles and equipment used in road maintenance activities
Operate a variety of motorized light and heavy equipment, machines, and power tools
Electronically complete daily worklogs, track data, and calculate quantities of materials needed to complete tasks
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 2/10/25