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Herbicide Applicator - City of Birmingham
Herbicide Applicator - City of BirminghamPersonnel Board of Jefferson County • Birmingham, AL, US
Herbicide Applicator - City of Birmingham

Herbicide Applicator - City of Birmingham

Personnel Board of Jefferson County • Birmingham, AL, US
7 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Herbicide Applicator - City of Birmingham

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Job Summary

The City of Birmingham is seeking Herbicide Applicators to lead crews in applying chemicals to control roadside and right-of-way vegetation. Responsibilities include mapping and coordinating spray operations, ensuring proper herbicide use, and supervising assistants. Work is guided by general instructions from a supervisor but carried out independently, with performance evaluated based on efficiency, results, and compliance with guidelines.

Compensation & Benefits

City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this position is listed below :

Target Close Date

08 / 15 / 2025

Pay Grade

Grade 15

Type

Full time

Job Summary

The City of Birmingham is seeking Herbicide Applicators to lead crews in applying chemicals to control roadside and right-of-way vegetation. Responsibilities include mapping and coordinating spray operations, ensuring proper herbicide use, and supervising assistants. Work is guided by general instructions from a supervisor but carried out independently, with performance evaluated based on efficiency, results, and compliance with guidelines.

Compensation & Benefits

City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this position is listed below :

Birmingham $16.83 - $26.11

Minimum Qualifications

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position :

  • Driver's license.
  • Commercial Applicator's Permit for Herbicide / Pesticide with rights-of-way and ground endorsement OR OTPC endorsement.
  • Experience identifying plants, weeds, and shrubbery.
  • Experience operating landscaping equipment (lawn mowers, tractors, chainsaws, sprayers).

Typical Job Duties

  • Plans chemical applications for the day based on need and weather conditions in order to control weed overgrowth and pest populations.
  • Prepares chemicals and equipment for herbicide / pesticide spraying following State and Federal guidelines and manufacturer labels to ensure that chemical applications are environmentally-safe.
  • Operates mechanical equipment (e.g., spray truck, chemical sprayer, weed eater) along ditches, creek banks, sidewalks, parking lots, bridges, roads or other right-of-ways following State and Federal guidelines to control vegetation growth or pest populations.
  • Maintains spray records, chemical inventory, and applicator's license following State and Federal Guidelines in order to track spray activities (e.g., areas sprayed, chemicals used), remain current on changes in the profession and to respond to citizen questions.
  • Completes routine maintenance and repairs on applicator equipment following manufacturer recommendations to ensure that applications proceed as scheduled.
  • Assists other crews (e.g., paving, construction, landscaping) with daily activities when herbicide application is inappropriate or not needed (e.g., inclement weather, budget cuts).
  • Physical Demands

    Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as operating a refuse truck or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

    Work Environment

    Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as residential neighborhoods, landfills, etc. Work involves use of heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, bobcats, etc., as well as a variety of hand tools. Job may require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions (e.g., working in and around traffic, in and around landfills, working in and around heavy equipment, etc.). Job may also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.), as well as working around foul odors and potentially harmful waste.

    Eeo Statement

    The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city / agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city / agency website.

    Accommodation

    To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

    Note

    This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

    Disclaimer

    This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

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