DOT​/IVM Herbicide Technician

Company Description

DCS is a family owned and operated business with treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCS family!

Herbicide Technicians are responsible for spraying, cutting, trimming, removing weeds, grass, and brush for various public or private businesses. Sometimes this will be accomplished with a spray truck, an ATV, a backpack sprayer, or by pulling a hose up to 300'.

• Complete all DOT required truck inspections completely (responsible to identify and trouble shoot truck/spray system issues or needed repairs.
• Keep truck and equipment clean and always organized.
• Individuals will be trained to be capable of calibrating all spray equipment.
• Individuals will be trained in the basic understanding of weed, grass, and brush types.
• Individuals will be trained to have a general knowledge of methods and chemicals used, what they control, and all safety requirements to meet the customers' expectations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license with 5 years of clean driving record.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
• Must be able to obtain applicable herbicide applicator licensing within 30 days of employment.
• Must be willing to travel a minimum of one week at a time minimum and up to 3 consecutive weeks when job location requires.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• 2 years of verifiable outdoor work experience.
• Previous herbicide application experience is a plus.
• Availability to work 12–14-hour days, 50-60 hours a week during the season.
• Capability to drag 50lbs for 150 feet repeatedly.
• Able to complete math problems using multiplication and division.
• Must be able to operate a smart phone – using email, text, apple or google maps, and various other communication apps.
• Work independently after training period. Support is always available.
• Operate various power tools to include chainsaws, weed eaters, and leaf blowers.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment with travel that lets you experience many places.
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development
• Pay Rate Start at: $22-24PH. Potential to average 10-20 hours of OT during busy season.
• Per‑Diem Daily: $32.50 for each night you are not home.

DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed, DCS is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCS offers subcontracting services to government agencies as such, candidates may be subject to pre‑employment screenings such as criminal background checks, pre‑employment, post‑accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings, motor vehicle record checks, etc.

as such, DCS complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.