Licensed Spray Technician | St. Paul, MN

Position Overview

This challenging position entails applying herbicides with the purpose of managing brush and noxious weeds on utility facilities, power line rights-of-ways, and pipeline right-of-ways. The application of herbicides varies from selective backpack treatments to large scale foliar treatments utilizing 1-ton trucks, all terrain vehicles, and/or heavy equipment.

The successful candidates will become part of a team of professionals that work close together to provide exceptional service while maintaining the highest commitment to safety and performance.

Job Duties

What You’ll Do: 

• Perform chemical and mechanical vegetation control.

• Maintain meticulous records of herbicide use, inventory and equipment.

• Travel to various sites

• Operate herbicide applicator, adhering to all company and environmental standards.

• Manage customer service expectations.

• Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment.

• Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking: 

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

• Attention to detail, and a proficiency using tablets, Windows and Excel, are strongly encouraged, and required for all potential crew leaders.

• Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement strongly preferred.

• Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.

• Spraying license required.

• Air brakes, herbicide applicators certificate, H2S, WHIMIS, Standard First Aid with CPR, ATV training and heavy equipment operating experience are definite assets.