| Application Deadline: Open Until Filled |
Job Location: La Grande |
| Date Posted: 03/18/2024 |
Hours Worked Per Week: 40 |
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Shift:
Day Shift
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Duration of Job: Full Time, less than 6 months |
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| Job Summary: |
This position will last approximately from April to the end of September. Must be self-motivated and make decisions working alone. All positions are dependent on the number of mosquitoes and complaints throughout the district. In the same respects if work is slow all positions may have less than 40 hours per week.
Qualifications:
* Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record to operate company vehicles.
* Pass both Oregon pesticide applicator exams within three attempts. Exams will be paid for as well as your hourly time while taking the exams.
* Pass employer background check.
Duties:
* Inspection and treatment, if required, of larval breeding sources of mosquitoes throughout Union County. Also, any action required to reduce breeding sources of mosquitoes.
* Responsible for cleaning and maintaining district equipment.
* Repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds of weight.
* Work comfortably around wild and domestic animals.
* Have and maintain good balance while wearing a heavy pack in swamp-like areas and cross fences while doing so.
* Other tasks may include help with surveillance activities, clean-up, and running errands.
Hours:
* Normal operating hours for the district will be Monday through Friday between 8:00 A.M to 4:30 P.M. * Longer hours are possible depending on the areas requiring treatment.
* Hours can be dependent on weather conditions.
* Typically, if one day of the week is cut short it will be on Friday, unless due to weather conditions.
Wage:
* Starting out at $15.20 per hour and increase to $17.20 per hour when notice is confirmed that the employee has passed the two required exams to be certified pesticide applicators.
* Returning employees will receive a $1 per hour pay increase each year they return for a maximum of 4 years ($21.20/hour).
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| Job Classification: Pest Control Workers |
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| Driver License Information |
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Required:
Non-Commercial Drivers License
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| Compensation |
| Salary: $15.20 to $17.20
per
Hour Depending on Experience |
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Benefits Offered:
Sick Leave
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| Job Requirements |
| Experience Required: None |
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Education Required: High School Diploma/GED
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Minimum Age: 18
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Gender: N/A
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Employer Will Perform:
Background Check
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