Job Information
Saline County Chemical Applicator / Expo Maintenance in Salina, Kansas
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Chemical Applicator/Expo Maintenance
Closes On: June 30, 2024 at 02:43 PM CST
Job Status: Full-Time
Details: Open Until Filled
Salary Information
\$20.08/Hr Step 4 to \$25.81/Hr Step 20, Depending on qualifications
Job Duties
Operate chemical applicating truck and hand-held spray equipment to apply chemicals for the control of weeds along
County right-of-ways, pastures and other areas as directed. Make inspections on private property for noxious weed
infestations. Maintain daily spraying records and submit to the Supervisor. Work with public on a daily basis. May be
assigned to assist with setting up and tearing down for events in the Expo Center including cleaning restrooms and
facilities. Assist in general labor and ground maintenance as assigned including grass mowing, cleaning, trash disposal
and scooping and cleaning out of livestock stalls. Perform general maintenance on vehicles, equipment and buildings.
May be required to work nights and weekends as needed. Will be assigned to Road & Bridge Department crew during
times of snow and ice if not needed at the Livestock & Expo Center (Farm /Noxious Weed) Department.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Must have a High School diploma or the equivalent. Any combination of education and experience approved by the
Director may be substituted for the High School diploma or the equivalent.
2. Must have a valid Commercial Drivers License with tanker & air brake endorsement and be insurable under Saline
Countys fleet insurance policy.
3. Will be required to complete the Basic Training Course of Weed Chemicals offered by Kansas State University and
Kansas State Board of Agriculture within one (1) year of employment.
4. Required to pass General Test and be Category 9A and 6 certified by the Plant Health Division of the State Department
of Agriculture within one (1) year of employment, maintain certification throughout employment and provide proof of
certification on an annual basis.
5. Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
6. Must be able to work nights and weekends, as needed.
7. Must be able to work with public in a professional and congenial manner on a daily basis.
8. Must have a general knowledge of building maintenance, i.e. plumbing, construction, electrical.
9. Farming or agricultural background helpful.
Physical Requirements
Determined Work Level: Level 4 Heavy Work **will accept applicants at 3.50 exerting in excess of 100
pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds
of force constantly. Possess eye/hand/foot coordination sufficient to drive vehicles and operate spray equipment.
Veteran\'s Preference
Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a veteran under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an
interview if they meet the minimum qualifications of the position and successfully pass any required pre-employment
testing or any requirements such as licensing. The veterans\' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job.
Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring officials. To be successful, the expectation
is that a candidate will be able to competently perform the routine tasks of the position with limited supervision by the end
of the probationary period of covered positions.
Veteran\'s Preference Notice
Veteran\'s Preference Eligibility Request Form
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