Seasonal Spray Truck Operator
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This position is responsible for operating mosquito control spray truck as needed; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:* Operates mosquito control spray truck 4 - 6 hours per evening as needed.* Services spray trucks with insecticide and fuel.* Works with a variety of pesticides.* Prepares and maintains routine records of operations.* Loads and unloads equipment/supplies as required.* Assists in the calibration, maintenance and repair of spray equipment.* Responds to citizens' requests for service.* Maintains cleanliness of the vehicles, lab and chemical storage areas.* Performs other duties as assigned.* High School diploma or equivalent;* Six (6) months of related driving experience;* Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for South Carolina with safe driving record;Special Requirements:* Departmental testing may be administered during interview;* A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.* This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Ability to read and follow county maps.* Ability to read and write.* Ability to create written documentation of collections.* Ability to use office equipment and computers.* Ability to use or repair small and medium equipment and machinery.This position requires the employee to reach, pull and push with hands and arms; stand; use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to forty (40) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs. This position is 15-25 hours per week during the mosquito season and generally begin work at 8:00pm each evening. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.